If you have a sloped backyard, your worry is how to shape it to create an ideal place in your garden. A sloped backyard in your garden offers you a good opportunity for landscaping, but it’s also the perfect place for soil erosion, daunting tillage, and water run-offs. What you are thinking of now is…
Let’s face it: Ants are beneficial insects, and it’s worth having them around, but an increasing population can be a menace to both your house and garden. I need not mention the irritating little tickles on your leg and the ugly sight of their stream crawling across your patio. There are several ways to repel…
We can’t live without ‘Cucumbers,’ isn’t it? The vine plant belonging to the gourd family finds multiple uses in our home and kitchen. Whether it is making your favorite green salad or your DIY Face Mask, you will undoubtedly need cucumbers every time. Farming the plant is enjoyable when the harvest is bountiful. On the…
If you didn’t know birds can be that aggressive, wait until you meet the Mockingbird. Having them around your garden will leave you in fits of rage. First, you will find them noisy because of their prolonged singing during the night or when nesting. They mimic other sounds around loudly and in succession. Worse yet,…
Did you know some plants can grow in water? You will find this handy, especially when you have indoor plants you want to propagate without soiling your house. You have the luxury of planting these water plants in fish bowls, jars, test tubes, and vases. Propagating plants in water is also useful when you want…
Are you struggling to counter the problem of birds eating grass seeds in your garden? Birds are lovely creatures that are good to have around our gardens, but they sometimes pose a nuisance. You will get a taste of their imperfect manners, especially when trying to spruce your garden with a brand new lawn. We…
When cucumber leaves start to turn yellow, it isn’t always easy to figure out the reason why. Yellowing leaves are usually a sign of a sickly plant that needs urgent attention. In this article, we will go through the reasons why cucumber leaves turn yellow and what you can do about it. The Process Behind…
Do you have weeds that look like small trees in your yard? Have you ever come across them when weeding your garden? If not, you may find it difficult to distinguish them from other trees in the garden. There are trees in your yard that could grow like weeds without your knowledge. In amateur terms,…
Animals digging holes in your yard create a huge mess. From raccoons, skunks, and armadillos, these pesky rodents can make your yard chaotic. Luckily, we have a guide on how to stop animals from digging holes in your yard. Pay attention to their activities during the Fall, as this is when they feed more to fatten…
As is the norm, most gardeners plant seeds on earth. And that’s what you have been doing over the years because you consider the practice natural. But if you didn’t know about it, you also got the option of growing seeds in cups before planting on land. What your seeds need is a medium to…