Desperate to tackle that slug problem in your garden but don't want to use pesticides? A scattering of broken terracotta pots can protect your precious plants.

If there are regular coffee drinkers in your home, chances are that you have a lot of leftover coffee grounds to use around your home. Many people attempt to reuse coffee grounds around their gardens ...

Maxted advises that pet owners conduct a careful inspection of their gardens, removing any visible mushrooms, fallen nuts, or decaying vegetation. Supervising pets while outdoors, maintaining a clean ...

In the early part of the 20th century, the American chestnut was ravaged by an invasive fungus that arrived from Asia. That fungus made the American chestnut functionally extinct, and although some ...

Lice checks were a dreaded part of my childhood — I remember anxiously waiting for the nurse to call my name for a checkup, hoping a call home wouldn’t follow (sometimes, I wasn’t so lucky). Head lice ...

Active at night, these beneficial insects have big appetites, with both the adults and their larvae eating pesky slugs that have intruded in your garden.

In the fall, boxelder bugs escape the cold by entering buildings via cracks and crevices. To prevent boxelder bugs from entering your home, thoroughly seal all openings. Wash the pests off with a ...

The loot chase is the heart and soul of the Borderlands experience, and Borderlands 4 introduces a new, ultra-rare tier of gear to hunt: Phosphenes. Commonly known as “shiny” weapons, these cosmetic ...

Remove potential food sources like bird feeders, pet food, and unsecured trash to deter wildlife. Secure your home by using hardware cloth to cover potential entry points like attics and crawlspaces.

The southern chinch bug is a highly damaging pest for St. Augustinegrass, often causing patches of dead grass in sunny, dry areas. Homeowners can identify an infestation by visually inspecting the ...

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