As a farmer, the very last thing you want to see in your garden are bad insects and related pests crawling and wiggling their way to cause damage. Some insects are okay to have around. However, there are others that are...
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HotZot: A Hot Solution To Toxic Herbicides
Introducing the HotZot — a unique gardening tool that can change the way farmers weed their garden. For many, eliminating weeds usually only meant either using toxic herbicides or doing it by hand. Organic...
Using Boiling Water to Kill Weeds: All You Need To Know
People have been using boiling water to kill weeds since the first patent was made official way back in the 1880s. It’s not really a new thing. Unfortunately, it’s also not a very practical method for large...
91 Plants That Grow Well in Shade
If you have a garden or any outdoor space that doesn’t get much sunlight, this article is perfect for you. We understand the frustration of wanting to have a beautiful garden but being limited by a lack of...
16 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Slugs and Snails
Slime trails and ragged edges on plant stems and leaves are strong signs that slugs or snails have been in your garden. The problem may even go further, as the pests can also damage underground tubers and seedlings...
12 Natural Ways to Improve Soil Quality
Some gardeners are lucky enough to have healthy soil that works for them, but at times we’re stuck dealing with some sort of issue. From too much clay to too many stones, it’s not often we end up with the...
23 Plants That Repel Pests From Garden & Home
One natural way to keep certain pests away from your garden and house is to grow plants that repel them. These pest-repelling plants can help get rid of bugs, ants, mosquitoes, flies, aphids, and other pests. Below is a...
21 Simple Farm Tools and Items You Should Own
If you have ever considered growing your own food or tending to livestock, there are some simple farm tools and gardening gear that you’ll need. Every single one of these items will greatly impact the productivity...
How to Make Compost at Home
Healthy compost is made up of organic materials (kitchen and yard scraps from plants) and other suitable items that are left to decompose [1]. Afterward, you can use it to fertilize the soil. There are many benefits to...
23 Flowers That Attract Bees and Other Pollinators
The importance of pollinators in the natural world cannot be overstated. From bees to birds, bats, and butterflies, pollinators carry pollen from one plant to another. This is essential for the production of fruits and...