Do Snails Eat Grass?

There are around 60,000 species of snails and slugs in the world. The three types of snails are land, sea, and freshwater. The type of snail that you may see around your yard is a species of land snail. If it doesn’t have a shell, it is not a snail but a slug. Snails are …

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Does Boiling Water Kill Weeds?

People are increasingly looking for natural weed control solutions given the potential dangers of chemical-based weed killers to humans, pets, and the environment. We believe most people would opt for a natural weed killer over a chemical one if it actually was as effective at killing weeds. The good news for people looking to keep …

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Do Deer Eat Tomato Plants?

The odds are pretty good that if you visit any given vegetable garden that you will find at least one tomato plant. In fact, tomatoes are the most grown vegetable in the world. They are appealing not only for their flavor, but also for being extremely simple to grow and productive fruit producers. Despite the …

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Dead Bird in your Yard? What to Do

There are many joys associated with homeownership. However, anyone who has owned a home long enough can tell you there are many unwanted surprises that arise more often than can be imaged. One of the surprises that many people don’t anticipate is dealing with occasional dead wildlife in the yard. Of course, all animals die …

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8 Stunning Spider Plant Benefits

The spider plant or airplane plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is one of most popular houseplants for homeowners. They tend to thrive in indirect sunlight with temperatures ranging from 65 to 75°F. The plant is native to coastal South Africa and is known for its arching strap-like leaves that flow out from a centerpoint.  Despite its popularity, …

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Does Grass Seed Have To Be Covered?

The quick answer is no, grass seed does not need to be covered. We have successfully grown grass without covering the seed on several occasions. However, you should strongly consider covering your grass seed as we will explain below. Before we discuss covering grass seed, we recommend following these basic steps to obtain success with …

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Do Ladybugs Eat Ants?

Ladybugs tend to be one of the more tolerable insect types. To some people they are viewed as cute, even when caught lingering around the home. Ladybugs are often admired for their round bodies, orangish-red coloring, and of course, their black spots. They certainly do not have that creepy factor that many people associate with …

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