Remove leaves and fallen branches, prune shrubs and bushes, and properly mow your lawn. Next, reduce mulch, collect all fallen fruits, and keep bird seeds well contained. Voles tend to gather under birdfeeders, looking for leftover seeds. Finally, disrupt current runways (worn paths visible...
If you notice these symptoms, learn how toget rid of grubsin your lawn. That might be the key to getting rid of your raccoons, too. Take care of your grub problem first, and the raccoons might go away on their own when they realize their favorite all-you-can-eat buffet has shut dow...
Purified water, on the other hand, refers to water that has undergone any process to remove impurities, not limited to distillation. This can include methods like reverse osmosis, carbon filtration and deionization. While purified water is also free from contaminants and impurities, the level of ...
Bricks can be placed end to end around the edges, or if you have enough of them, stand them on end to make higher sides for the bed. Bury a bit of the bottom to stabilize them and to deter weeds from slipping under and in between the bricks. Years ago, I was lucky enough to acq...
Trim the top edge to remove the corner and round it out. Repeat with the other half-circle. Turn round side facing up and slice into very thin slices. Place two halves next to each other to form hearts on the plate. Crumble goat cheese and walnuts on top, drizzle with dressing, and ...
Plastic was laid down to clear two different areas. Take the time now to remove pests like slugs and dig up perennial weeds. Any perennial weeds that are left will look white and spindly since they’ve not seen light in a while. It makes them easy to spot and dig up. You might also...
Space plants well to ensure good air circulation. Remove and destroy any affected leaves. Don’t plant onions in soil where this has previously been a problem. Key features of onions Flowering season(s) Spring, Summer Foliage season(s) Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Sunlight Full shade, Parti...
It also merely passes the problem on to another area, and creates unrest among wild animal populations where the rabbit is released. There will be conflict with other species and competition for food and resources. Released animals rarely thrive when they are taken away from their home, not to...
stirring occasionally, until fragrant and aromatic (around four minutes). Stir in the garlic and fry for one minute, then add the pumpkin or squash, mashing with a fork, before adding all the remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine then remove from the heat. Let the dip cool before ser...
to bring home (but not without getting sticky pine cone goo all over her hands, the unnecessary North Face fleece pullover, and even her hair). Then, after a failed attempt to rid herself of the pine cone sap (which Smug Scout discovered you need alcohol to remove, though she doubts ...