You may have heard the term “trap crop” before, but what exactly does it mean? A trap crop is a plant used to lure pests away from your garden [1]. These crops, also known as decoy crops or sacrificial...
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Sasha Campbell
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Beavers
You’ve been trying to keep the beavers away from your property, but they won’t leave. Beavers are outdoor pests that can cause significant damage to your property. They can build dams across streams, gnaw...
71 Plants That Grow in Sandy Soil
Do you like plants? Do you live near a beach? If so, several plants thrive in sandy soil; we will tell you about a few. Many people mistakenly believe that plants can’t grow in a sandy soil garden because it...
15 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Gophers
Have you been noticing an increase in gophers around your property lately? If so, you probably don’t know what to do. Gophers can damage your yard and garden through their digging [1]. While many hire gopher...
18 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Skunks
You’ve probably had a run-in with a skunk at some point. These animals are not the prettiest creatures, and their smell is, well, unforgettable. If you’ve had enough of these smelly pests and are looking for...
7 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Shot Hole Disease
In this article, we will discuss some of the natural ways you can help protect your trees from shot hole disease (coryneum blight). We’ll also provide some tips on how to spot this Plant disease and what to do if...
20 Baking Soda Garden Uses and Benefits
Do you sometimes use baking soda to deodorize your fridge or eliminate a bad smell in your room? Did you know that baking soda can also be used in gardening? It has many great uses in the garden; today, we will discuss...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Gray Mold on Plants
This guide will help you identify gray mold. It will also explore ways to get rid of it using home remedies and natural solutions. Gray mold, also known as botrytis blight, is a fungal disease that can badly affect some...
22 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Silverfish
You’ve probably seen them before. Silverfish are pests you’ll find in many homes and libraries worldwide [1]. While they generally do not cause harm to people, silverfish are not the kind of pest you’d...
11 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Snow Mold
If you’re unfamiliar with it, snow mold is a fungal lawn disease that thrives in the cold, damp environment created by melting snow. It can damage your lawn grass and, in some cases, even pose a hazard to your...