Nature Already Has Pest Control Frogs, bats, spiders, dragonflies, and ladybugs each one keeps balance in your gardens ecosystem. When you spray chemicals, you silence them all. Let […]
Spider Safety Guide: Know Whats Dangerous! Deadly: Redback, Funnel-web, White tail Toxic: Wolf, Mouse, Black house spider Low Risk: Saint Andrews cross, Trap-door, Huntsman, Garden orb-weaver Stay curious, stay safe!
Spider Safety Guide: Know Whats Dangerous! Deadly: Redback, Funnel-web, White tail Toxic: Wolf, Mouse, Black house spider Low Risk: Saint Andrews cross, Trap-door, Huntsman, Garden orb-weaver Stay curious, […]
Ticks Hate These! Keep ticks at bay using natures own defenseessential oils: Cedarwood Citronella Tea Tree Peppermint Eucalyptus Lavender Geranium Cinnamon Orange Lemon DIY Natural Tick Spray 林 In a spray bottle: Add 20 drops of your chosen essential oils Top off with water Shake and spray on clothing, pets with care, or garden gear No chemicals. No bites. Just plant-powered protection.
Ticks Hate These! Keep ticks at bay using natures own defenseessential oils: Cedarwood Citronella Tea Tree Peppermint Eucalyptus Lavender Geranium Cinnamon Orange Lemon DIY Natural Tick Spray 林 […]
During spring gardening, keep this effective tip in mind to catch ticks: 1. Wrap tape around your ankles with the sticky side facing out. 2. This is how you catch ticks trying to climb up your legs.
During spring gardening, keep this effective tip in mind to catch ticks: 1. Wrap tape around your ankles with the sticky side facing out. 2. This is how […]
Caterpillars = Life for Butterflies & Beyond Its simple: you cant kill caterpillars and expect butterflies. 曆 Caterpillars transform into colorful, pollinating butterflies Theyre also a vital food source for birds, reptiles, small mammals, and insects A single chickadee brood needs 6,000 caterpillars to survive Without caterpillars, the entire food web suffers Plant native host plants, leave space in your garden, and share it with caterpillars youre nurturing butterflies and the planets health.
Caterpillars = Life for Butterflies & Beyond Its simple: you cant kill caterpillars and expect butterflies. 曆 Caterpillars transform into colorful, pollinating butterflies Theyre also a vital food […]
Migration Alert: A Massive 3-Day Movement Over 470 million birds are expected to take flight across the U.S. tonight, followed by 395 million Friday night and 374 million Saturday night. What You Can Do Turn off all nonessential lights from 11 PM to 6 AM. Make windows safer with bird-friendly films or decals. Keep blinds or curtains drawn during peak migration hours. Each year, over 1 billion birds die in window collisions. These next three nights are among the heaviest migration events of the seasonyour actions can save countless lives.
Migration Alert: A Massive 3-Day Movement Over 470 million birds are expected to take flight across the U.S. tonight, followed by 395 million Friday night and 374 million […]
Fall Wildlife Mistakes to Avoid! 1. Cutting back seed heads too soon: They provide food for winter birds like finches and chickadees. 2. Over-mulching: Native bees need bare ground to overwinter; too much mulch suffocates them. 3. Removing brush piles: They offer vital shelter for small birds and mammals. 4. Raking away all leaves: Leaves insulate soil and shelter pollinators like butterflies and bees. Lets keep our wildlife thriving this season!
Fall Wildlife Mistakes to Avoid! 1. Cutting back seed heads too soon: They provide food for winter birds like finches and chickadees. 2. Over-mulching: Native bees need bare […]
These Flowers Will Self-Seed and Return Every Year{ A little patience pays off once planted, these beauties drop their own seeds and bloom again season after season. Less replanting, more color. Calendula Zones 211, orange-yellow blooms; cool-season reseeder. Black-Eyed Susan Zones 39, golden daisies; spreads easily by seed. Columbine Zones 39, spring color; thrives in partial shade. Cleome Zones 910, tall pink-purple clusters; butterfly magnet. Snapdragon Zones 711, colorful spikes; drops seeds freely. Sweet Alyssum Zones 59, low honey-scented blooms. Hollyhock Zones 38, tall cottage favorite; reseeds reliably. Cosmos Zones 211, feathery foliage nonstop summer color. Forget-Me-Not Zones 38, tiny blue blooms; naturalizes easily. Tip: Let the last blooms dry and fall nature will handle the reseeding for you.
These Flowers Will Self-Seed and Return Every Year{ A little patience pays off once planted, these beauties drop their own seeds and bloom again season after season. Less […]
These native shrubs provide berries and shelter through the coldest months, keeping birds fed when food is scarce. 1. Winterberry Ilex verticillata Zones 39 Bright red berries shine against snow. Plant in spring or early fall. 2. Serviceberry Amelanchier spp. Zones 49 Fruits feed robins, cardinals, and thrushes. Plant in spring or fall. 3. Viburnum V. dentatum & others Zones 29 Clusters of berries for dozens of bird species. Plant in spring or fall. 4. Elderberry Sambucus canadensis Zones 39 Late-summer fruit stripped quickly by birds. Plant in spring or fall. 5. Dogwood Cornus sericea, C. florida Zones 38 Berries plus colorful winter stems. Plant in spring or fall. 6. Bayberry Myrica pensylvanica Zones 37 Waxy berries feed migrating warblers. Plant in spring. 7. Chokeberry Aronia spp. Zones 38 Tart berries persist into deep winter. Plant in spring or fall. 8. Sumac Rhus typhina Zones 39 Red clusters stand tall even in snow. Plant in spring. 9. Juniper Juniperus virginiana Zones 29 Blue berries loved by cedar waxwings. Plant in spring or fall. Plant natives in spring or fall support birds , pollinators , and a thriving backyard ecosystem .
These native shrubs provide berries and shelter through the coldest months, keeping birds fed when food is scarce. 1. Winterberry Ilex verticillata Zones 39 Bright red berries shine […]
Understanding Your Cats Tail Language! What Is Your Cats Tail Saying? Tail Held Straight Up Mood: Happy, Confident Theyre feeling social, secure, and glad to see you! Tail Hooked or Curved at Tip Mood: Friendly, Curious A sign theyre in a playful or relaxed mood. Its a purr-fect time for interaction. Tail Tucked Between Legs Mood: Fearful, Submissive Your cat feels anxious or scared. Offer a quiet, safe space to retreat. Tail Lashing or Thumping Mood: Irritated, Angry Back off! This tail action is a clear sign theyre annoyed or overstimulated. Tail Puffed Up Mood: Terrified or Aggressive Your cat is on high alerttrying to look bigger to scare off threats. 裡 Tail Wagging Slowly Mood: Mildly Annoyed or Uncertain Unlike dogs, slow wagging in cats can signal inner conflict or discomfort. Check the full body language. Tail Quivering While Raised Mood: Excited, Joyful Often seen during greetings or near favorite spotsthis tail shake is a sign of affection and joy! Why Tail Talk Matters: Learning your cats tail signals helps you: Build deeper trust Avoid stress triggers Strengthen your bond Become your cats favorite human
Understanding Your Cats Tail Language! What Is Your Cats Tail Saying? Tail Held Straight Up Mood: Happy, Confident Theyre feeling social, secure, and glad to see you! Tail […]