Many food crops thrive well in cool weather [1]. Quite a few of them can be grown in winter, including kale. What’s more, some of these not only survive in the snow but also become more flavorful and sweet! Cool...
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Sasha Campbell
17 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Earwigs (Pincher Bugs)
Earwigs can be helpful because they eat aphids, insect eggs, and other garden pests. But when their numbers get too high, they may also feed on seedlings, flowers, soft fruits, and vegetables. If that happens, there are...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Colorado Potato Beetles (Potato Bugs)
Once you spot one Colorado potato beetle, there may be more hiding in your garden. Some gardeners call them potato bugs, but their proper common name is Colorado potato beetle. They are difficult pests to control and...
13 Examples of Erosion and How to Prevent Them
Human activities such as farming, construction, and deforestation can accelerate erosion much faster than it would occur naturally [1]. As soil and rocks move, they can be carried into rivers, streams, and other low...
Andre Campbell
Good and Bad Companion Plants for Peppers
Peppers are among the most popular crops to grow alongside other plants in a garden. But which plants make good companions for peppers, and which should gardeners avoid? This article will explore the best and worst...
12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Kissing Bugs
Because kissing bugs can bite humans and animals and may carry parasites that cause Chagas disease, it is important to keep them away from homes and sleeping areas. In this article, we will discuss some of the most...
10 Benefits of Ladybugs and How to Attract Them
Ladybugs are not true bugs. They are beetles. That is why they are also called lady beetles or ladybird beetles. Ladybugs belong to the Coccinellidae family. They are insects in the order Coleoptera, which includes all...
Opossum Facts and Garden Benefits
The Americas are home to many species of opossums. The Virginia opossum is the only opossum species native to the United States and Canada. They are good to have around because they help keep your yard and garden clean...
What Do Caterpillars Eat and Drink?
There are as many species of caterpillars as there are butterflies and moths. Most feed on leaves, and some even eat flowers and fruits. A well-known type of green caterpillar is the Tomato Hornworm. Hornworms are blue...
20 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Grasshoppers on Plants
Many pests damage plants by chewing them. One of these pests is the grasshopper. Grasshoppers are insects that feed on many garden plants and field crops. As a result, you must get rid of them before an infestation...