Ever notice those large, silvery-gray, tent-like webs in the branches of trees around your yard? While several insects can create webbing in trees, tents located in branch crotches during spring are often made by...
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Sasha Campbell
41 Foods You Can Regrow From Scraps
Think twice before tossing vegetable scraps—many of them can grow into new plants right on your kitchen counter. My kitchen has become an experimental garden. My husband and I have tried to regrow everything from...
Good and Bad Dill Companion Plants
Many plants grow well alongside dill because its flowers attract beneficial insects that help pollinate crops and prey on common garden pests. Below is a list of plants that you can grow next to dill: Good Companion...
Andre Campbell
8 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Fusarium Patch Disease
Ever notice those strange, orange-brown patches of dead grass on your lawn in autumn and winter? Chances are you’ve got Fusarium patch disease. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This pesky fungal...
10 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Red Thread Lawn Disease
Have you noticed thin, needle-like red strands on your lawn when wet? If so, you likely have red thread lawn disease. Don’t worry, though; it’s a treatable condition. There are natural ways to get rid of...
15 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Lawn Fungus
Have you noticed yellow or brown patches appearing on your lawn recently? Don’t panic—it’s likely lawn fungus, and it’s a common problem for many homeowners. The good news is that there are several...
3 Homemade Insecticidal Soap Sprays for Plants
You’ve spent weeks carefully tending to your garden, and now aphids and other sap-sucking pests have appeared on your plants. Before spending money on commercial products, try a homemade insecticidal soap spray...
Good and Bad Raspberry Companion Plants
If you want your raspberry patch to thrive, choosing the right companion plants to grow alongside it can make a big difference. You might already know that raspberries need plenty of sun and well-drained soil to produce...
19 Plants That Repel Flies
Did you know that some plants in your yard may help make the area less attractive to flies? Plants like lavender, basil, catnip, and rosemary contain aromatic oils that may help deter house flies, cluster flies, and...
9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Broad Mites on Plants
Have you noticed tiny green, translucent, or amber oval-shaped dots on your plants’ young, expanding leaves? Don’t panic—it’s probably just broad mites. These microscopic pests can stunt plant growth...