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Odds are you’ve seen a rodent in your life. The rodent order includes everything from rats and mice to squirrels and beavers. Though these species play key roles in the health of their environments and in the food chain, they can be horrible pests if they find their way into your home or garden. Rats, […]

12 Plants That Repel and Keep Rats Away

Out for your blood? Outsmart pesky mosquitoes with plants they really hate! Natural and skin-friendly, you’ll be thanking your garden for it!. We’ve all been here—when we casually step out to admire a bloom-filled garden in shorts and cuppa in hand, only to be ravaged by bloodthirsty mosquitoes! But this fear ends now! We give you plants that mosquitoes really hate—grow them and naturally repel these dreadful twilight monsters!

5 Plants that Mosquitoes Really Hate

Real Homes

Knowing what flowers to plant in August isn't always so clear-cut. But that's why we called in help from pro planters —here's what they said to pot.

The 7 flowers to plant in August, according to gardening gurus

Quick Answers: The hummingbird is the smallest bird in North America, with some species weighing as little as .1 ounces. Over 330 species of hummingbirds live in the Western hemisphere. These little birds delight us with their fast-beating wings and colorful feathers. It’s hard to imagine how tiny baby hummingbirds and hummingbird eggs must be […]

When Do Hummingbirds Lay Eggs and Have Babies?

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Chipmunks are adorable animals. Who wouldn’t want to see one while casually out on a stroll? As sweet-looking as these rodents are, they can be real pests in your garden. Chipmunks are known to dig and wreak havoc on plants and their roots. While searching for food, they can accidentally damage your plants in the […]

7 Plants That Repel and Keep Chipmunks Out of Your Yard

The appeal of a butterfly bush can’t be denied. Impressive panicles of tiny blooms, a fast-growing habit, and the perception that it’s a friend to pollinators—sounds great, right? Not so fast. Butterfly bushes might look harmless, but experts like Mary Phillips, head of native plant habitat strategy/certifications...

You Should Never Grow Butterfly Bush in Your Garden, Pros Say—Here's Why

Imagine a garden that effortlessly renews itself year after year with minimal intervention. This dream can become a reality with self-seeding plants. These remarkable plants have the ability to drop seeds that sprout into new plants, ensuring a continuous and beautiful display without the need for replanting. Not only do...

10 Self-Seeding Plants You’ll Never Have to Plant Again

Bright red toadstools, funky jelly fungus, and rounded puffball mushrooms in lawn grass may look alarming. However, lawn mushrooms can be a sign that you have healthy soil. Mushrooms can help lawns grow better by breaking down organic matter and making soil nutrients more available to plant roots. Before we...

Are There Mushrooms in Your Lawn? They're Actually a Good Sign, a Gardening Pro Says

For many home gardeners, raised garden beds are a wonderful solution to their yard woes. Raised beds can help you incorporate the exact right soil for your picky plants or extend the amount of garden space you have. But not every plant will do great in a raised bed. Some...

10 Plants You Should Never Grow in a Raised Bed

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Homes & Gardens

Keep your eyes open, as it is not just beans that these hungry beetles go for

How to spot Mexican bean beetles and combat these destructive vegetable garden pests

Once you learn these tips, you'll soon be multiplying every indoor plant in your collection

I've propagated nearly every houseplant I own – and this is how I speed up the process

Using banana peels in the garden is often touted as a simple and natural way to boost plant health. After all, bananas are rich in potassium and other nutrients beneficial to plant growth. However, while it might seem like a no-brainer to toss those peels into your garden, there are several reasons why you should think twice before doing so. It’s essential to consider the potential downsides and better understand how to use organic waste effectively.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Using Banana Peels In Your Garden

Gardening Know How

Put together a hanging basket for hummingbirds that will attract these important tiny pollinators. They love colorful blossoms!

How To Grow A Hanging Basket For Hummingbirds – With Plants They Can’t Resist!

Discovering termites in your garden bed can be alarming, especially if you’re concerned about the potential damage to your plants and even your home. While termites are known for their wood-destroying habits, they can also pose a threat to the health of your garden. These tiny insects feed on cellulose, which is found in wood, plant roots, and even mulch, making garden beds an attractive environment for them.

What To Do If You Find Termites In Your Garden Bed

Bees and hummingbirds are important garden pollinators attracted to the nectar in flowers and the sugar water in hummingbird feeders. While bees seldom harm hummingbirds, they can drain a feeder quickly, becoming a nuisance for homeowners and crowding out the sweet birds from feeding. We talked to an entomologist to...

Don't Let Bees Invade Your Hummingbird Feeders—9 Fixes to Keep Them Away

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Beetles may be stereotyped as pests, just like any other creepy crawly. But in reality, they are a diverse, fascinating group of insects that are stunning and relevant to the environment and ecosystem. Biologists estimate that there are at least 400,000 different species or varieties of beetles. Some are incredibly helpful, while others can be […]

15 Types of Beetles in Texas

GreenMatters

While one rescue raccoon won the hearts of many as the latest Cadbury Easter Bunny, it's safe to say that holiday chocolates are not part of a raccoon's typical diet in the wild. From insects and other similarly-sized animals found in nature to plant materials easily scavenged in the wild, a raccoon's diet is a fascinating one to behold.Raccoons have a reputation, perhaps unfairly, as being trash bandits due to their proclivity for foraging and a bandit-like "mask" that adorns their eyes. But if you were to find a raccoon in the wild, at a wild animal rehabilitation center or...

Raccoons Will Eat Just About Anything, but They Do Have Favorite Foods

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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12 Ways to Get Rid of Cabbage Moths and Worms Naturally

Save yourself from this brassica nightmare! We share Ways to Get Rid of Cabbage Moths and Worms and protect your produce. One day, your brassicas are...

12 Ways to Get Rid of Cabbage Moths and Worms Naturally

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