If there’s one thing that can ruin a perfect evening in the backyard, it’s having to deal with bugs or dangerous animals. Whether you have snakes, mosquitoes, or one of many other types of common pests, the articles in this section show you how to deal with them so you can focus on making the best of your quality family time.
Very few things can ruin an otherwise pleasant evening on your deck like the pungent stench of unwelcome skunks lodged underneath. While these black and white critters may look cute, they’re anything but when they’re stinking up your backyard. And, unfortunately, skunk eviction isn’t the easiest of the tasks. Removing these smelly squatters without getting…
Your shed is meant to harbor the things that may not fit in your garage or are meant specifically for the care of your lawn. In any event, it is a place where you can keep the things that you need and access them when you need them. But it can also be a place…
Nothing beats spending some quality time on your patio to bask in the sun, sip on your favorite drink, or enjoy a delicious meal. Unfortunately, one uninvited guest can easily ruin that pleasant experience: flies! Those annoying little buzzers will come out of nowhere and start flying around you, land on your food, and generally…
Being outside is something that the majority of us love to do during the summer. The weather is warm and gathering in an outdoor space is something that can bring us all together, enjoying each other’s company and the time spent together. But being in that outdoor space can have its downsides, too. One of…
Wildlife can be great to watch. It’s why we put bird feeders in our gardens. Others though, they’re just well, destructive rascals. Moles, armadillos, groundhogs, cute little bunny rabbits with razor sharp claws to burrow under your flower beds, then spring back up and nibble your freshly sprouted carrots. That, we don’t want. What we…
When you are hosting at a party at your house during the summertime, there are always things which could go wrong. Certain events could be disastrous, like running out of food or drinks. Other possibilities could make the night uncomfortable, like not having enough chairs for people to sit or the very scattered rain shower. …
Some people love having lizards in their backyard because they help get rid of insects. Others don’t like how they disturb the ecosystem of their yard. Regardless of whether you think they’re beneficial or not, you’ll probably see lizards in your backyard more often than you’d like. What’s so tempting about backyards? It’s the food,…
Bagworms can be very destructive to your trees and shrubs. They are hard to see, but you will notice the destruction they leave behind. If you notice your pines dropping or leaves turning yellow and dying, there is a good chance that these little creatures have made a home in your yard. What Are Bagworms?…
Slugs are common pests in the garden. They belong to the mollusk group and they are classified as gastropods. They slide on one muscular foot and leave a mucus trail behind as they go. Slugs are different from snails because they lack the hard, protective shell. They have two tentacles on their front with eyes…
Inchworms are not worms; rather, they are caterpillars that are a member of the Geometridae family of moths. There are around 1400 different kinds of geometer moths living in North America alone. Inchworms are also called loopers, spanners, and measuring worms. The characteristic that is most obvious is that inchworms have fewer legs than other…