Bees are an essential and indispensable part of the ecosystem; however, that does not mean you have to share your house with them. A beehive inside the property can be very inconvenient and pose serious threats to the inhabitants of the house. Identify the species before you begin the bee c...
Squash plants have separate male and female flowers. Males appear first on long thin stalks. Female flowers follow with an immature fruit at the bottom. To fruit, pollen from male flowers must be transferred to the female flower by bees. Or, the gardener can help manually with a cotton swa...
Dust powdered garlic generously in the areas within your property where bees have the tendency to congregate. They will find the smell offensive and noxious and, with time, discourage them from visiting that area. However, bear in mind that garlic powder can be lethal when applied to bees dire...
Deer: It’s true that deerhosta. To discourage deer, use fencing or motion-sensitive sprinklers. Speak to your local garden center about odor-based sprays and deer repellents; the deer will taste the distasteful repellent first. Here’s anexample. ...
To discourage disease, make sure plants receive plenty of sun and there is adequate air circulation. Irrigate early in the day to allow plants to dry out, and don’t overhead water.Lemony Basil Pesto with Amazel Basil™. Photo by: Proven Winners. AMAZEL™ BASIL: A game changer! The...
Be sure plants are well-spaced to allow for good air circulation which is essential for fruit ripening and to discourage pests and diseases. Protect young plants with polyethylene floating row covers if days or nights are cool. Lift row covers during warm afternoons so that bees can pollinate ...
So people said "break a leg" instead to discourage the evil away. Those theater people sure are spooky—talented but spooky. On alighternote, have I ever told you that you are the apple of my eye? Back in the day, we thought that the pupil of someone...
In other words, it's slightly acidic - about as acidic as orange juice - which discourages the growth of bacteria. Honey is hygroscopic, meaning that it can draw moisture its surroundings, and it has a high osmotic pressure. Bacteria that come into contact with honey undergo plasmolysis. ...
Once the flowers fade, you can snip off the heads to discourage reseeding, or keep them in place for visual interest in the fall garden. As an added plus, many varieties ofwild birds like to eat them. The plants can get a bit top heavy and may start tipping over, particularly if it...
This expert article by Don Vandervort, author of Making Your Home Child Safe (Sunset), will teach you how to keep your small kids safe both inside and outside your home.