My family kept a whole bunch of 20 gallon tanks in the basement to put rescued fish in as temporary holding pens and as entertainment while the lake filled back up. We found pickerel, and sunnies mostly, but also newts and snakes and turtles. The lake was never drained totally dry but ...
An established family owned resort of over 30 years- there is a huge commitment and pride to service and guest satisfaction- and it is genuine- pervading from all employees, from the gardener to the front desk to the restaurant, housekeeping and pool staff. I am still a guest here but ...
Put up lawn ornaments of common bird predators. Lawn ornaments shaped like predatory animals can keep birds away. Look for ornaments shaped like owls, foxes, or snakes online or at your local garden center and set them up near your garden. Move the lawn ornaments every few days to trick ...
How do you dispose of weeds? Lauren Kurtz Professional Gardener Expert Answer Bag weeds and put them in the garbage. Some people have a brush or compost pile on their property where they dump yard debris. Use caution when disposing of weeds in your yard because weeds already gone to seed...
Katie Gohmann Professional Gardener Expert Answer If you are fertilizing them, stop. Fertilizer can cause a lot of leaf growth at the expense of flowering. You also want to make sure that your marigolds are in full, direct sun for most of the day. However, if the weather gets too hot,...
Toads are fascinating amphibians, known for their warty, dry skin and distinctive mating calls in the warm months. Toads are a gardener's best friend, since they eat many insects that are damaging to plants and gardens. If you are hoping...