Gardening is something that many people are passionate about. You can have a lot of fun tending to your garden area and trying to get things to grow the best that they can. When you get really into gardening, you might start trying to change the soil to truly get optimal results. Certain plants will …

Are you someone who owns a property that seems to have large wet spots? Perhaps you have a dip in your yard that allows water to pool or something such as that. It’s actually more common for parts of peoples’ yards to have wet spots than many people realize. You might be wondering what you …

Having a pond in your yard can be a good thing and a bad thing sometimes. You might enjoy the ambiance of the pond and like looking out at it during certain times of the day. Ponds can also make it more likely that you’ll have to take measures to protect against mosquitoes and other …

In some areas, there are many deer around and you might see them semi-regularly. There are even people out there that spot deer sleeping in their yards. You might think that this is pretty cool in some ways since observing a deer can be an interesting experience. However, most people are able to recognize that …

People often get afraid when they see hoverflies around. These flies actually look a lot like wasps or bees, and that causes some people to run from them or try to kill them. You might notice that hoverflies are drawn to certain flowers in your garden. This is because they feed on nectar and pollen. …

Having snakes in your garden is something that could get really annoying. Most people want to be able to garden in peace without needing to be concerned about things such as snakes. Of course, many people have a natural fear of snakes, and that might make you want to find ways to keep them at …

Woodpeckers are birds that are pretty famous and most people know about them. Even if you can’t see a woodpecker in your yard, it’s very likely that you’re going to hear it in action. The sounds that woodpeckers make when they’re pecking trees will be very distinct. You might hear woodpeckers in your yard during …

It’s no secret that groundhogs can be very annoying animals to deal with on your property. They dig holes in your yard and generally become a nuisance. If you’re really unlucky, then you might find groundhogs digging under your shed. This is going to be problematic and it’s certainly something that you want to stop. …

It’s important to do your best to take care of the leaves that fall into your yard. Most people don’t want to leave things looking too messy, but they might not want to physically rake the leaves either. This is why having a leaf blower is so convenient. It makes it possible to take care …

Seeing swarms of bugs and insects makes many people uncomfortable, especially in summer. The minute you think you’ve had them all under control, you find a new breed disrupting the peace in your outdoor space.  Some bugs seem more dangerous than others, and wasps are among the most stubborn ones that might take over your …