How to Trap a Gopher: If you live out in the stick of the Midwest as I do, one of the many pests you may run into is gophers. You typically do not see gophers in your yard because they spend most of their time underground. But you do see the dirt they ha
No matter which repellent you choose to use, you will need to add more periodically, especially after a rainfall. Don’t spray repellents on any plants that you plan to eat, at best the taste will be unpleasant, at worst there may be some toxicity. Hot Pepper One of the most effective...
Yes,you should line your raised garden bed, since the pros of doing so outweigh the cons. A liner for your raised garden bed can insulate the soil against extreme temperatures, keep moles and gophers out, and prevent weeds from growing. ...
and we are filling in our new garden space by transplanting Cannas from a container to the ground! We dug up the Cannas from a different location, put them in a container for a week, and now we are breaking […] Transplanting Tropical Cannas from #Containers to the Ground! It’s late...
to gently tease out the tree’s roots (as shown in the photographs below) after you remove it from the pot or container it came in before you plant it in the ground. Place the tree in the middle of the dug hole (with or without a gopher basket). ...
There’s nothing that can’t be made better with a fresh bouquet of flowers. Skip the line at the store and look into your very own backyard flower field with our guide to planning and growing a cutting garden. From zinnias to peonies to wildflowers galore, we’ve got you covered with...
Today’s edible garden isn’t your grandmother’s labor-intensive vegetable plot stuck in a corner of the backyard. Instead, you’re more apt to find vegetables mixed in with ornamentals in a garden border, or grouped together in a raised bed that is not only a decorative garden element ...
Smooth and firm the bottom of the pond. Remove any debris such as tree stumps and rock outcroppings. Rake all organic material, such as leaves and weeds from the bottom of the pond. Test the pH value of the soil at the pond's bottom and sides to ensure it is within the desirable ra...
Engage our dog in activities that he enjoys and has been bred to do. I do not do pulling activities with my Siberian Husky becauseshe is a three legged dog,and carrying heavy loads would put added stress on her leg joints. However, she has the job of keeping my backyard free of pests...