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...
Bumble bees are generally peaceful unless threatened, and can sometimes be seen digging in the ground. About 40 species make their home in the US, two of which are on the brink of extinction. As bumble bee nests are temporary, it’s usually best to leave them untouched when possible. Gett...
Peas are one of the season’s first crops, planted as soon as the ground can be worked, even if snow falls afterward. See our tips on growing peas, from sowing and growing to harvest and storage! About Peas Peas are easy to grow, but their growing period is limited. It’s essential ...
When to plant: Plant in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes.How to plant: Plant allium bulbs twice as deep as the bulb is tall, with the pointy end up.Soil: Generally tolerant of soil type; the important thing to remember is they must have well-drained soil. Avoid wet ...
When planted near tomatoes, basil helps to repel pests such as thrips and tomato hornworms. Avoid planting basil next to other herbs in the mint family such as rosemary and thyme to help prevent spread of disease. HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BASIL For edible plots and raised beds: Any type ...
Plants in the allium family, such as onion, chive, and garlic, are great to include in the vegetable garden. Petunias are known to repel aphids, squash bugs, and leafhoppers. Lavender repels moths and their larvae, flies, mosquitoes, and fleas. ...
clean. All the extra stuff from the last season has to go. That means the plant leftovers: vines, leaves, and all the other things you will find in the wake of the previous harvest. Clean up after yourself if you don’t want these bugs to create a breeding ground out of your mess....
There were dozens of robins pecking at the ground, and I couldn’t understand why, so I called my dad over. Turns out, they were feasting on an all-you-can-eat buffet of armyworms. To make your yard a hotspot for armyworm enemies, plant native plants and nectar-rich flowers and ...
Slugs and Snails: A squirt of regular vinegar will take care of slugs and snails. Another idea—pour beer into a shallow pie dish and "bury" the dish into ground where you've seen slugs. They will be drawn to the beer and drown. ...
A good mulch will cover the ground and prevent weed growth while also providing nutrients to the soil. You can use organic materials for this purpose, such as straw, grass clippings, and leaves. Simply covering the ground with a layer of these materials will help prevent weed growth while al...