I used to think thistles were just prickly nuisances—annoying, sure, but manageable. Then yellow and purple starthistle marched into my property like they had legal rights to the land. That was the moment I realized…
The first time I saw Japanese knotweed on my property, I didn’t think much of it. Tall stems. Heart-shaped leaves. Bamboo-like canes swaying in the breeze like they belonged in some peaceful Zen painting. I…
The first time I heard the term witchweed, I assumed it belonged in folklore. Turns out, it belongs in nightmares. If you’ve ever dealt with striga—also known as witchweed—you know it doesn’t just invade your…
Removing weeds from the lawn, yard, or ground seems like the most tiresome work. But to have abundant crops, fruit, vegetables, or flowers from your farm, you must put those unnecessary weeds off. You can…
Having a duck coop can be a dream—watching your feathered friends waddle around, quacking in their little paradise. But let’s face it: no one wants to share that paradise with mice. As adorable as ducks…
As a gardening enthusiast, I often find myself caught in the ongoing battle between nurturing my beloved plants and wrestling with the relentless onslaught of weeds. It feels a bit like trying to enjoy a…
As a backyard duck enthusiast, I’ve learned that keeping my feathered friends healthy involves more than just feeding them and giving them a cozy coop. One of the sneakiest challenges I’ve faced? Duck mites and…
If you are reading this article now, then you must be suffering from the unwanted grass on the lawn or in the garden. However, the grass increases the beauty in the lawn. But unwanted grass…
Why, oh why, do those cute (but VERY pesky) squirrels keep damaging your lovely potted flowers? You worked so hard to grow and nurture your flower pots. But nature does indeed come with the need…