It is nearly time for winter. While it means that the holiday season will be soon upon us, it also means a certain kind of dread that we feel around our house. Because there will be some unwanted guests in … Read More...
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Getting Those Unwanted Pests to Stay OUT of Your Home
The change of seasons means a change in the temperatures outside and all of those pesky creatures are not exactly fond of the cooler weather. If you are noticing an increase in the insects and rodents in your home, you … Read More...
40 Ways To Get Rid Of Garden Pests Naturally
Let’s be honest, the worst part of gardening is running into those pesky little bugs that try eating all of your hard work. Some people don’t mind them, others get a little squeamish when they see a slug or a … Read More...
New pests from Sarah Whittle
I’m so amazed by Sarah Whittle’s embroidery experiments. I am no fan of moths, their larvae, or their eggs. And yet Sarah’s elegant and whimsical pest portraits make them seem beautiful and almost…lovable. See more of Sarah’s latest work.
Step By Step Guide On How To Build Raised Garden Beds
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Raised-garden-bed gardening is also known as container gardening. It’s very helpful for people with limited mobility, older people, people in wheelchairs, and even kids.
Raised garden beds can help in making gardening easier and more comfortable. Also, … Read More...
Is Organic Cotton Environmentally Friendly?
Organic cotton was first produced in the 1980s. However, it only gained the attention of the world a few years ago. In fact, well-known brands such as H&M and Marks & Spencer have pledged to switch from using conventional cotton … Read More...
Free Marigold Hand Embroidery Pattern
Some flowers are harder to find embroidery patterns for than others. For some reason, the humble marigold is one of them. That is why I knew I had to bring it to you when I saw it.
Known as a … Read More...
33 DIY Raised Garden Beds You Can Make Yourself
What is a Raised Garden Bed? It is a large planting container that sits above the ground and is filled with soil.
So why are raised garden beds so popular? The Urban Farmer! Suddenly we are all faced with the … Read More...
DIY Strawberry Plant Care
There’s nothing better than growing your own strawberries! If you’ve ever wondered how to care for strawberry bushes to get a healthy, strawberry patch, here are a few simple but efficient tips for strawberry plant care! Check out this gardening … Read More...
DIY Gardening – How To Keep Wasps Away
How to Keep Wasps at Bay While You’re Outside
When the weather is nice, I think it’s fair to say that most of us enjoy an evening
spent in the garden. Whether you enjoy a BBQ or a cheeky tipple, … Read More...
IKEA Hacks To Make Your Rooms Fresh and Green With Potted Plants
Potted plants are a great way to add a breath of fresh air and coolness to your rooms. If you are worried about not having enough space in your apartment for such items, these IKEA hacks will help set things … Read More...
Homemade Insect Sprays and Traps That Actually Work
Spring is here and with that, warmer weather will soon be to follow. We all love warm Spring days, but with those increasing temperatures comes unwanted pests. If you are starting to notice little critters in your home or garden, … Read More...
Get Rid Of Ants Naturally
This post is dedicated to my Aussie friends who have an issue with ants at the moment. They are everywhere and the more “stuff” you put down to get them the more they spread out. It’s become so bad that … Read More...
26 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes
Depending on where you live, mosquitoes can be quite the summertime pests. While they don’t like the heat that is produced by the sun during the day, they tend to come out when the evening cools down, and find the … Read More...
8 Unique Garden Planter Ideas
Spring is just around the corner and green thumbs are eager to start digging this year’s gardens. Gardeners should utilize complementary and proper-fitting planters to best display outdoor vegetation and plant life.
Rather than use standard, boring pots, consider these … Read More...
30 unusual garden pot ideas
Ok, so some of these are weird and out there. Some are actually practical. Some, like the heel shoe pot shown, are downright whacky.
Architecture Art Design has put together this list of 30 really low-budget pot ideas for … Read More...
How to make a deer fly catcher
I bet this tutorial on how to make a deer fly catcher would work for other flying pests you might have in your yard but even if you aren’t in need of this how-to you may get a giggle from … Read More...
10 Garden Crafts for Spring
It’s been really cold in the midwest, and the weather is finally beginning to turn. My tulips have begun to surface and the snow is finally, finally gone! They won’t have herb or flower plants for sale until next month, … Read More...
Strawberry Decoys
You may have heard that one way to deter birds from pecking away at the precious red fruit on your strawberry plants is to create some decoys. Paint some rocks that are roughly the same size as actual strawberries and … Read More...
50 Ways to Use Essential Oils
1. For Scent-Sational smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup … Read More...