Growing tomatoes is a great idea because it means you’ll be able to source your own tomatoes when making dishes that call for them. You put a lot of work into growing tomatoes and it’s nice to be able to enjoy the fruits of your labors. However, people who start growing tomatoes will often run into little problems along the way. One of the most common issues involves having birds swoop down and eat your…
Spending time with your loved ones out on the patio will put you in a good mood. When the weather is nice and you have some free time it’s going to be great to get some fresh air on your property. You want to be able to use your patio to have fun outside from time to time. However, it’s going to be a lot tougher to use your patio when you have wasps nearby.…
Your kids probably love spending time outdoors playing in the sandbox that you installed for them. Having a sandbox on your property is a great idea because it gives your kids an imaginative way to play outside. Many people grow up making cherished memories in sandboxes with their closest friends. You want your kids to be able to have the same fun that you did when you were little. The only problem is that you…
People spend a lot of time out in their garden areas. You might find it peaceful to just pull weeds and water the plants in your flower beds. It can be frustrating when you’re doing a bit of work in the garden area and step on poop, though. Many people wind up having problems with stray cats coming by and pooping in their mulch. Why is it that so many cats seem to be drawn…
Have you stepped outside recently and discovered bats roosting on your porch? Many people are going to be understandably scared by this since bats look a bit intimidating. For the most part, bats aren’t really dangerous, but this doesn’t mean that you want to have them around. Your porch is an area that you usually want to use on a regular basis, too. Having bats roosting on the porch ceiling will wind up being a…
Kids love playing outside in their sandboxes. It’s something that can help many kids to use their imaginations, and you might even have fond memories of playing in a sandbox when you were very young. It’s definitely nice to have a sandbox in your backyard for your children to play in. However, it’s going to be a bit concerning when you notice ants in the sandbox. Ants are going to be around outside, but this…
Having a fire pit is something that you’ll likely get a lot of enjoyment out of. People love being able to sit around the fire on cool summer evenings so that they can talk with friends. Some people even use fire pits for cooking, and it’s just nice to have the option of doing different things with your fire pit. When you’re getting things set up, you might want to put gravel around your fire…
Weeds are problematic and no one wants to have a bunch of weeds on their property. Sadly, some areas have more problems with weeds than others, and you might even have a large area that is just full of weeds. These weeds might look unsightly and they’re surely going to be causing problems for grass or plants that you’re trying to grow. You need to figure out a way to solve the weed issue so…
Raccoons are very common in many areas of the United States. Many people will see raccoons scavenging for food in their neighborhoods, and these animals are especially active at night because they are nocturnal creatures. You might have found raccoons trying to get into your trash cans at one point in time. People also have problems with raccoons looking for food on their decks and patio areas. No one wants to step out onto their…
Frogs are cute and many people enjoy seeing them hopping around. However, it can be a bit of an annoyance when you have lots of frogs on your property. If too many frogs are present, then you might start seeing frogs sneak into your house. There are also many people that have frogs get into their pools, and this is going to be less than ideal for a number of reasons. What should you do…
