You might have tried so many things to get rid of mosquitoes inside and outside; however, don’t get discouraged if you haven’t gotten relief. There are still many effective natural control methods that you...
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21 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Cockroaches
It’s an unsightly and disgusting thing to find cockroaches inside your house. They crawl on food and surfaces in the kitchen just as flies do and give off a bad smell [1]. Therefore, it may be very tempting to...
19 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Flies Inside and Outside
Most active during the day, flies are not only annoying but an infestation can be very unpleasant. They will fly around and land on your food if having a meal outside and can also invade your kitchen and other indoor...
How to Grow Elderberry from Seed and Cuttings
Useful for making pies, syrup, and jam, elderberries are fragrant and versatile fruits. Moreover, elderberry wine is a well-known restorative and pleasant refreshing drink, and the jelly makes a change from other summer...
How to Grow Black Pepper at Home (Ultimate Guide)
So many recipes list black pepper (peppercorn) as an essential flavoring ingredient. It is especially good on pasta and in sauces. The black pepper plant (piper nigrum) is mostly grown commercially in hot climates...
Container Gardening 101: A Beginner’s Guide
A very useful and satisfying practice, particularly for growing vegetables where there is little space, is container gardening. A patio, window sill, or rooftop space is ideal to make a bright show of flowers and supply...
Homemade Garlic Spray for Pests
Insects seem to react to the pungent smell of garlic much as some people do – they hate it. This makes it useful in several ways in the garden and yard. Making garlic spray for plants is cheap and easy. Moreover, it...
17 Natural and Homemade Insecticides for Plants
You can get rid of many common garden pests like aphids, mites, thrips, caterpillars, squash bugs, and whiteflies using natural and homemade insecticides. One of the best things about making your own insecticides is...
40 Acid Loving Plants That Grow Well in Acidic Soil
Understanding your soil is the first step to growing healthy vegetables, fruit trees, and flowers. Some plants grow well in acidic soils, others in alkaline, and yet some prefer a neutral pH level. Yes, some plants...
10 Best Ways to Use Essential Oils in the Garden
If you want to learn how to use essential oils in the garden, this article is for you. Organic gardening can be challenging, especially when it comes to pest control. However, essential oils can help keep insects away...