In a healthy garden, all animals and plants are interconnected. For example, the feeding relationships in a habitat are, in reality, much more complex than just a simple chain. All the plants, insects, and animals found in your garden play an important overlapping role to form your garden’s web of life. Insects are important as…
Gardening can lose much of its appeal when pesky mosquitoes hover nearby. Before resorting to commercial bug repellents, try incorporating one of these plants into the landscape. Not only are they attractive to look at, but they may also just help to cut down on the number of uninvited guests in the garden. Why And…
Every winter when the temperature starts to drop we have to make sure our houses are ready for it. That means protection from not only the cold wind and snow but also from all the critters and pests that seek shelter from the season. There are a few simple DIY tips that you can use to make…
No one really likes bugs. Upon finding a creepy crawly while working in your garden. Your first reaction will probably be to kill it. Unless it’s a spider. In which case, it’s probably to run. But really, how much do you know about these little guys? Big and small, good and bad, let’s look at…
According to the National Pest Management Association, termites alone cause $5 billion worth of damage to homes and offices in the United States every year. To prevent a termite infestation, it is important to understand how termites get into your home and why. Termites breed in warm and moist wood building materials in and around…
Historically, beekeeping has been related most times to farm settings, but in recent times beekeeping has moved in a more urban and modern direction. These days, being a beekeeper doesn’t have to be a lifestyle, it can be easily fit into your life, right in your own backyard. Recent research has proven that there are…
Ever since the late 1990’s, bees have been disappearing at alarming rates, but you probably knew that. It’s all over the news! But did you know, bees are responsible for one out of every three bites of food, and without them, we won’t last long; Albert Einstein predicted that when the last bee disappears, the…
As bee populations across the world face an uncertain future, more and more home gardeners are wondering what they can do to help out their local pollinators. Let’s be honest: not everyone has the means, equipment, or temperament to become backyard beekeepers. However, creating and maintaining a bee-friendly garden is a relatively simple task. With a little…
Starting a Hive? Consider These Tips For Easy Home Beekeeping There’s an old saying that says “if you ask 100 beekeepers the same question you will get 101 different answers.” Beekeeping is a wonderfully rewarding hobby that takes time and experience to really get down to a science. Aside from the pollination that’s sorely needed…
For everyone’s well-being and health, fresh and green vegetables are necessary. Unfortunately, a lot of plants you buy from the supermarket grow and thrive with the help of pesticides, harmful chemicals, hormones and a variety of other unnatural ways. Thus, eating these kinds of vegetables can cause more harm than good to your body. The…