Tip: The best method of pest control in the garden is to keep your plants healthy so they don’t attract bugs. Fertilize as needed (seeHow To Make Compost Tea) and stay on top of weeds by pulling them as they appear or using weed killers (seeHomemade Weed Killer Recipes & Tips). B...
No matter your backyard’s size, summer is when you want to enjoy it with your furry friends. But for grass lawns to be beautiful, look vibrant, and lush, they need continuous maintenance and weed control. This may include using yard chemicals, insecticides, pesticides, and weed killers, wh...
Squirrels will walk the fence behind the garden and play in the grass and trees around the garden, BUT NOT ONE squirrel has gone in the garden and my garden is THRIVING. We have also had a lot of wind and rain this spring and not one mirror tile has come off. One of my neighbors ...
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Will baking soda kill grass? Does baking soda kill weeds? The answer is yes. Baking soda is an effective weed killer. Weeds and crabgrass growing along the edges of your walkways and patios and in cracks between pavers can be dealt with easily with a generous application of baking soda. ...
before grabbing that bottle of weed-killer, however. Toxic herbicides not only harm your garden and the grass in the surrounding area but also can be incredibly detrimental to your health and that of your pets. A beautiful lawn isn’t worth the risk of chemical side-effects and adverse ...
Citronella grass Lavender Chives Petunias Bay leaves Garlic Rosemary What bugs do marigolds keep away? Marigolds are some of the most appreciated pest repellants out there, with their scent being able to keep away mosquitoes, cabbage worms, plant lice, nematodes, and much more. On top of that...
Researcher Finds Way to Fight Cheatgrass, a Western Scourge The New York Times By Christopher Solomon Oct. 5, 2015 Cheatgrass could vie for the title of the most successful invasive species in North America. The weed lives in every state, and is the dominant plant on more than 154,000 sq...