Tag Archives: critters

Natural Ant Deterrent

A friend recently asked how to get rid of ants in her garden and around her house without using chemicals. Probably the best way I can think of is with plants from the mint family (scientifically, the Lamiaceae family). The mint family actually varies quite a lot (around 900 species), and includes herbaceous perennials and [...]

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Hose the Mites and Aphids!

Mites and aphids can cause damage in your garden, and can go unnoticed for quite a while, building up large populations before you catch on. Thankfully, there are some pretty easy ways to get rid of them – both a short-term and a long-term solution.  But first, you have to know what you’re looking for. [...]

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