Want Fewer Wasps in Your Yard? Weed Out the Figwort - wasp on figwort flower ss2393278477

Want Fewer Wasps in Your Yard? Weed Out the Figwort

If you’ve noticed an increase in wasp activity around your yard, the culprit might be a common weed called figwort.  This unassuming plant can attract wasps to your outdoor spaces, creating a potential stinging hazard for you and your family. What Is Figwort? Figwort (Scrophularia) is a genus of about 200 species of coarse herbs … Read more

Keep Wasps Away with This Strong Smelling Plant in Your Garden - wasp on figwort flower ss2393278477

Keep Wasps Away with This Strong Smelling Plant in Your Garden

Wasps can be a real nuisance in the garden, ruining outdoor gatherings, and making it difficult to enjoy your outdoor spaces.  But what if there was a natural way to keep these pesky insects at bay?  Enter pennyroyal, a strong-smelling plant with insect-repelling properties that create a more wasp-free environment for you and your family … Read more

7 Effective Ways to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees - bees dp150507236

7 Effective Ways to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees

If you’ve ever heard a buzzing sound coming from your wooden porch or eaves, you might be dealing with carpenter bees. These industrious insects can cause significant damage to wooden structures if left unchecked. Fear not, for we have compiled a list of effective methods to help you evict these uninvited guests. The Dangers of … Read more

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Bee Bricks are Building a Buzz: Genius, or Worst Idea Ever?

Bees and other pollinators are crucial to food production worldwide. Unfortunately, bee populations are rapidly declining as a result of pollution, disease, climate change, and pesticides.  Naturally, many gardeners and plant people are wondering what they can do to make a difference.  A bricklayer out of Brighton, UK has highlighted a simple way to help: … Read more