Hannah DeMoss 
If you’ve found yourself asking, “what is mulch”? you’ve made it to the right place! Mulch is a protective layer of either organic or inorganic material that is placed on top of the soil in a garden or throughout your landscape. It’s used for keeping moisture in the soil, preventing weeds from growing, and making …
If you spend a lot of time in your backyard, the last thing you want to see is a plethora of poison ivy. Contact with poison ivy can cause an unpleasant bumpy reaction and redness of the skin, itching, and sometimes even worse in people who are severely allergic. In this article, we’ll be going …
The first step to learning how to raise turkeys in your backyard is realizing that turkey-rearing is usually for the meat rather than the eggs (like when you raise chickens). Turkey meat is chock full of protein, healthy fats, and other essential nutrients that keep our bodies healthy — and they’re large birds — which …
Bugs. For some reason, these tiny critters love flying in our faces, landing on our food, and putting a damper on our daily outdoor relaxation time. From mosquitoes to gnats and everything in between, we’ve gathered 7 of the top best bug zappers to keep your evenings pest-free. Without further ado, let’s get started! In …
Learning how to decorate your backyard can seem like an impossible task if you have no idea where to even begin. From the endless themes, color schemes, and styles to gardening for the right visual appeal and using natural elements to enhance the overall feel of a yard; there’s just so much to boggle the …
Gazebos have long been a favorite structure among flower gardens. They provide shade, shelter, and an intriguing detail piece for parks, yards, and ornate gardens alike. Though often built out of wood, tiles, stone, and a shingled roof, metal gazebos are also built – and their roofs are some of the most beautiful among gazebos. …
Aside from the adorable fluffiness of raccoons, they’re one of nature’s most sneaky and inquisitive bandits. If knocked-over garbage cans and trash scattered all over the yard sounds all too familiar, then you may have a raccoon problem. This is why we’ve made it our mission to provide you with all you need to know …
If you’re a conscious gardener, then you know just how important native flowers can be to your local ecosystems. Learning how to grow wildflowers in your backyard isn’t too difficult of a task. Actually, it’s quite easy since wildflowers are acclimated to your area, unlike foreign plants that will need to adapt. In this article, …
From the Three Little Pigs to Babe and Wilbur, pigs have long been beloved characters from our favorite books, cartoons, and films. So it’s no surprise that fans of these cute little piggies would want their very own porky companion. In this article, we’ll be going over everything that you’ll need to know about how …
Need a new hobby to keep you buzzy? Raising bees is a rewarding activity that helps the environment, grows the bee population and gives you delicious honey all at the same time! If you’re new to bee-keeping, don’t stress. In this article, we’ll be going over the essentials of how to raise bees in your …
When looking to keep pests under control, you want to keep the ecosystem in your backyard as healthy and natural as possible. Insecticides are often made up of harmful chemicals that can leach into the environment, waterways, and disrupt wildlife. Luckily, there’s another way to lessen the number of pests in your yard without the …
Ladybugs have long been one of the most beloved garden visitors. With their cherry-red wing covers and adorable spotted backs, what’s not to love about these little fellas? But, since the introduction of Asian Ladybugs (also known as Asian Lady Beetles or Asian Ladybirds) to the United States, the general term “Ladybug” has become quite …
