Ever notice those large, silvery-gray, tent-like webs in the forks and crotches of trees around your yard? No, it’s not spiders—it’s most likely Eastern tent caterpillars. These little critters can do a...
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Sasha Campbell
41 Foods You Can Regrow From Scraps
We’ve all tossed out leftover veggie scraps, thinking they’re done for, but did you know many common foods can actually regrow from scraps? My kitchen has turned into an experimental garden of sorts as...
Good and Bad Dill Companion Plants
It turns out that many plants grow well in the same garden space as dill, as it’s said to help attract certain useful insects and repel various plant pests. However, this article is about which plants dill can...
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’ve probably got red thread lawn disease. Don’t worry, though; it’s treatable. There are natural ways to get rid of this...
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
So you’ve spent weeks carefully tending to your garden, and now aphids and other sap-sucking pests are appearing on your plants. Before you think of spending on commercial products, try a homemade insecticidal...
Good and Bad Raspberry Companion Plants
If you want your raspberry patch to thrive, choosing the right companion plants to place next to them can make a big difference. You might already know that raspberries need plenty of sun and well-drained soil to...
18 Plants That Repel Flies
You may be surprised that some plants that can help keep flies away are already growing in your yard. Plants like lavender, basil, catnip, and rosemary contain natural oils that flies and other insects find unpleasant...
9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Broad Mites on Plants
Have you noticed tiny green, translucent, or amber oval-shaped dots on the young, expanding leaves of your plants? Don’t panic—it’s probably just broad mites. These microscopic pests can stunt the growth of...