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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Centipede vs. Millipede
The way to distinguish between a centipede and a millipede is by their numbers of legs: centipedes only have one pair of legs per body segment (pictured left), millipedes have two pairs of legs per body segment (pictured bottom right). More easily addressed, millipedes have more legs then centipedes do. And why do we , [...]
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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