How to Keep Bees Out of Bird Seed?: Tips and Tricks
Bees like foraging, and they will land on anything that has pollen or nectar and contains proteins. Bird food has some pollen, though not as plenty as that found on …
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Compost Not Breaking Down: Common Reasons
Compost is an essential element for a thriving garden. It helps improve soil texture, ability to hold moisture and warmth, drainage, and most importantly, supplies relevant organic nutrients to your …
Growing Scotch Bonnet Peppers from Seed to Peppers: A How-To Guide
The Scotch bonnet pepper is a small, spherical chili pepper that is native to the Caribbean. It is closely related to the habanero and packs a similarly fiery punch, with …
Controlling Weeds Around Trees: Effective Weed Prevention Strategies
Weeds may be a big problem for both gardeners and homeowners. They can rapidly overrun an area, usually suffocating desirable plants. One of the most common places where weeds tend …
How to Bring a Hibiscus Back to Life
If you want to add a touch of a tropical vibe to your garden, planting hibiscus might be ideal. These gorgeous flowering plants thrive in full sun, prefer moist soil, …
Can I Put Straw in my Compost Bin: Composting Tips
Whether tilled into the soil or used as mulch, compost is a key ingredient of any healthy garden soil. For the unacquainted, compost is a mixture of decomposed organic matter …
Does Deet Repel Bees?: The Truth Whether It Repels Bees and Wasps
The outdoors are fun, with the warmth of the sunshine against your skin and the smell of fresh, green life everywhere. But there’s one downside to all that natural beauty: …
Hot Composting vs Cold Composting: Benefits of Each
The art of composting is a fantastic way to put waste organic material to good use and for the benefit of the planet. Thankfully, there’s a composting style for every …
How to Heat up Compost: A Guide to Making Your Garden Soil Rich
If you want to make your garden soil rich, you must compost it. Composting is breaking down organic matter into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. This can be done in several …
When to Transplant Ornamental Grass?
Ornamental grasses (as their name suggests) are excellent options for decorating your garden. You can choose from several varieties. Indeed, there are many species out there. Choose the one better …