Only a few decades ago, using poisonous chemicals (pesticides and herbicides) to get rid of garden pests and unwanted weeds was the accepted practice for both home gardens and commercial farms. But ongoing research has revealed that these toxic substances are linked … [Read more...]
Top 10 Beneficial Insects That Help in the Garden
When we think gardening and insects, we normally think pest. And the best way to get rid of pests in the garden has generally been to use pesticides. Sadly, while many of the true garden pests have become completely resistant to pesticides and poisons that so many people use, the … [Read more...]
Organic Lawn Care
Lawn care is an amazingly popular gardening pastime in America and there are millions of acres of different types of lawns all over the country. The American population spends billions of dollars on their lawns every year because: A good looking, well-kept lawn will add … [Read more...]
Landscaping to Attract Birds and Wildlife
Landscaping to Attract Wildlife to the Garden Lots of books and websites detail how to create a wildlife garden, or habitat garden, but few explain how to integrate a wildlife garden into your landscaping beds around your house and yard. You don’t have to have a separate bird … [Read more...]
Compost as an Alternative to Fertilizer
Ok, this is just funny. While Yolanda Vanveen is completely educated in her field, this is comical. But, she really does bring up a good point—compost as an alternative to fertilizer. The funny part to watch is her comments about fish and bone meal fertilizers, especially the … [Read more...]