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. ...
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...
At the end of May, perform the ‘Chelsea chop’ - cut a third to half of the stems to the ground, to discourage the plant from flopping out from the centre. Stonecrops do not need any aftercare other than to water occasionally. Propagating Sedums Sedums can be grown from seed, but ...
Compost piles: Make sure to turn and aerate compost piles regularly. Moisture: Avoid excess moisture to discourage breeding. Manure: Keep animal manure well maintained and contained. By effectively managing compost and waste, you also help prevent issues related to unwanted pests like maggots. Pet ...
Apply mulch:Apply mulch around the base of your plants to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce weed competition. Mulch also discourages these pests from pupating in the soil. Prune and deadhead:Regularly prune dead or diseased branches and deadhead spent flowers. This not only ...
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...
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 ...
Warning:Pollinators such as bees and butterflies are also susceptible to D.E., so do not use it around flowers! Only placeD.E.at the base of plants, where pollinators won’t encounter it. Apply an insecticide late in the afternoon for the best results. Some gardeners useBacillus thuringien...
Sex education in today’s South Africa is better than what Apartheid wrought, when the main goal was to discourage sexual encounters between the races. But, that’s not saying much. In the official South African “Life Orientation” curriculum, having sex is presented as risky business. The ...
hosta. 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.