Some people cringe at the thought of trying to attract bats, scarred by the thought of them swooping past their heads at night. Gardeners should look at these flying marvels through a different lens, ...
10 Drought-Tolerant Herbs to Add to Your Garden Beds
Whether you live in a dry climate or tend to kill your plants by lack of watering, adding a few drought-tolerant herbs to your garden beds is a smart idea. Not only will you ensure you have ...
How to Use the Deep Litter Method in Your Chicken Coop
Most chicken keepers have at least have heard of the deep litter method for taking care of their coop. If you haven't, it's time to get to know this ingenious process. Aside from being an easy way to ...
Why Your Pepper Leaves Are Turning Yellow (and What to Do About It)
Pepper plants are one of the most popular veggies in home gardens, partially because they can survive a lot of conditions. That doesn't mean that they're immune to problems. One issue you'll often ...
4 Seed Viability Tests to Make Sure All Your Seeds Germinate
Nothing is more frustrating than taking the time to start your seeds only for them to not germinate. You wait, wait, and wait some more, but nothing happens. That’s where seed viability tests can save ...
How to Attract Ladybugs to Your Garden
It’s hard not to love ladybugs. The little red critters are the good guys in your garden, and of course, they're undeniably cute. Appearances aside, you should learn how to attract ladybugs because ...
13 Plants That Keep Spiders Away
Just the word spider makes my skin feel creepy crawly. While spiders might be necessary for the environment, that doesn't mean we have to like them or want them around us. Instead of using chemicals ...
How to Make Soil Acidic No Matter What Your Soil Type Is
Some plants, such as hydrangea and azalea, prefer soil that is acidic, but what can you do if that's not what you have available? Don't worry, you don't have to be condemned to a life without the ...
How to Germinate Seeds
Figuring out how to germinate seeds is one of the most useful gardening skills that I've learned, but it also seems to be one of the hardest to master. I would be lying if I told you that it's always ...