Getting Rid Of Raccoons
Raccoons are amusing animals, but the joke can wear a bit thin when they start making regular nocturnal visits to your property. Raccoons are smart and ingenious, and not shy about taking advantage…
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All About The Monkey Puzzle Tree
An ancient and curious tree, the Chilean Pine has been fascinating people for generations. Of course you might be wondering what a Chilean Pine is – it’s best known by the name Monkey…
Getting Rid Of Wasps
The world’s bee population continues to decline and many gardeners are trying to increase bee-friendly plantings on their properties, but it seems like wasps are positively flourishing. There’s no doubt that wasps play…
Getting Rid Of Squirrels
Squirrels can be cute, but they can also be a nuisance. Watching them race through the branches of an old tree is always a charming sight – finding a nest in your loft…
How To Get Rid Of Snakes
Most snakes aren’t venomous, but quite a few are – there are some really nasty species in the USA. Who wants to share their home with a rattlesnake? Even non-venomous snakes can be…
Planting Leyland Cypress Trees
Leyland cypress, or leylandii, are extremely useful trees. They’re fast growing, and can be used to quickly create an effective hedge or screen. They’re also easy to look after, needing little or no…
Growing Trees and Shrubs on Walls
There are many beautiful trees and shrubs that we are tempted to grow in our gardens, but with the smaller gardens that are becoming more normal, the space can quickly be filled and…
Choosing Shrubs for All-year Interest
If trees are the bones of a garden, then shrubs are the muscles. These bushy plants, evergreen or deciduous, ground-hugging or over our heads, provide the bulk and form that gives a garden…
Trees and Shrubs For Hot States
With drought in the headlines in California, this seems like a good time to look at trees and shrubs that will thrive in hotter, drier areas of the country. If you garden in…
Plants for a Japanese Garden
Oriental themes are always popular in garden design and make excellent styles for a modern, low-maintenance approach to gardening, in larger yards, but especially if you have a small garden, courtyard or even…
