DEET is the standard for repelling mosquitoes. Some people are looking for an alternative because they want something safer…
The mosquito plant, Pelargonium Citrosum , also called the citrosa plant or citronella scented geranium, is highly…
Eggshells control slugs, according to most books, and all kinds of gardening experts. Slugs and snails can be a real problem…
Most discussions about compost and pests are concerned with keeping pests out of compost bins. Lots of insects and other…
In the two previous posts I looked at ways to use Coffee Grounds in the Garden and the effect of coffee grounds on ants…
How do you get rid of ants? I have found that people use 3 common home remedies to get rid of ants; diatomaceous earth, Borax…
Coffee Grounds have a reputation for solving all kinds of garden problems. It is claimed that they reduce the number of…
This post, Fungi in Wood Chips, was prompted by a picture and discussion on a Facebook group called Australian Native Plant…
Companion planting is a standard recommendation for growing vegetables. One of the most commonly recommended plants for this…