Monthly Archives: January 2012

Tempt your cat away from the plants he has been bothering by planting catnip or wheat grass near them. Another option is to place something smelly, like citrus peels or mothballs, on the soil surrounding the plants that have previously … Continue reading →

Consider growing wheat grass or cat grass near the plants your cat enjoys eating. Another option is to place something smelly, like citrus peels or mothballs, on the soil surrounding the plants that have previously been eaten. Beautiful insects are … Continue reading →

Purchase plants that have beautiful autumn colors. Most deciduous vines, trees and shrubs look most beautiful in the autumn, when they transform into fiery oranges, vivid reds and glowing yellows. This is due to a decrease in chlorophyll production, causing … Continue reading →

Make sure that your sod is laid properly. Before you use sod, you need to prepare the soil. Thoroughly weed the soil, and work it into a fine, smooth tilth. Next, you want to make the soil compacted by applying … Continue reading →

When gardening, beware of stink bugs and other insects, particularly in the autumn. These destructive pests enjoy many kinds of fruit, as well as beans, peppers and tomatoes. If you do not keep them under control, the damage can be … Continue reading →

When gardening, protecting your knees is important. It is not good to bend from a standing position for a long period of time. Kneeling down on the ground is a more comfortable way for many people to tend to their … Continue reading →

Try placing evergreens that grow berries around your garden. This will allow your garden to have color, even in the dreary winter months. There is quite a variety of plants that will give your garden a splash of color during … Continue reading →

Look for targeted pesticides instead of using popular but damaging broad-spectrum products. These pesticides will kill every type of pest in your garden, including beneficial bugs that eat garden pests. These helpful bugs are usually more sensitive to the chemicals … Continue reading →