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Garden Plants That Rabbits Love to Eat
Having rabbits as backyard pets can be a fun and rewarding experience. However, if you also have a garden, those cute little critters can quickly become a nuisance as they munch their way through your carefully tended plants and vegetables. Knowing which plants rabbits tend to avoid can help you design a garden that meets…
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Using Suet to Feed Backyard Birds
Suet is an excellent high-energy food source that can help attract and sustain many backyard bird species during the winter months. Offering suet can complement the seeds, nuts, and fruits that birds rely on and provide extra nutrition when food is scarce. Understanding the benefits of suet and how to offer it properly allows you…
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Do Citronella Candles Work? Repellents to Try Instead
Citronella candles are a popular choice for repelling mosquitoes and other biting insects. But do they really work? Let’s take a closer look at the effectiveness of citronella candles and some alternative repellents you can try instead. How Do Citronella Candles Work? Citronella candles contain oil from the citronella plant, a grass variety with a…
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How to Keep Hummingbird Nectar From Freezing
Introduction Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures that bring joy with their aerial acrobatics and energetic personalities. To attract and sustain hummingbirds in your yard, providing a consistent nectar source is key. However, keeping ready-made nectar from freezing during colder months can be a challenge. With some simple strategies and proper planning, you can successfully keep hummingbird…
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How to Remove Skunk Smell: Home, Clothing, People, and Pets
Dealing with skunk odor can be incredibly frustrating. Whether a skunk has sprayed your home, clothing, pets or even you, the pungent smell can linger for weeks if not treated properly. Fortunately, there are several effective methods for removing skunk smell from various surfaces. With the right combination of ingredients and techniques, you can banish…
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How to Keep Rabbits Out of Garden With or Without Fences
Keeping rabbits out of your garden can seem like an impossible task, especially if you don’t want to or can’t build a fence around the perimeter. Rabbits can squeeze through very small spaces and can jump surprisingly high, making traditional fencing often ineffective. However, there are many clever ways to deter rabbits without breaking the…
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How to Get Rid of Chipmunks Using Traps or Repellants
Chipmunks can be cute and entertaining to watch, but they can also become a nuisance by burrowing under patios and decks, eating plants in the garden, and getting into homes. If chipmunks have taken up residence on your property, you have several options for removing them humanely including trapping and using repellents. With some patience…
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How to Get Rid of Asian Lady Beetles
Asian lady beetles, also known as Harmonia axyridis, were introduced to North America in the early 1900s as a form of biological pest control. While they do prey on pesky aphids and other plant-damaging insects, these non-native ladybugs have now become invasive pests themselves in many regions. Unlike the cute and harmless native ladybug species,…
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How to Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms
Tomato hornworms are a common garden pest that can quickly defoliate tomato plants. Getting rid of these large caterpillars takes some persistence, but is possible through a combination of physical removal, barriers, biological controls, and organic sprays. With a multi-pronged approach, you can protect your tomato crop from damage by tomato hornworms. Identifying Tomato Hornworms…
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How to Choose the Best Birdseed
Feeding birds is an enjoyable hobby for many people. Watching songbirds come to your backyard feeders provides entertainment, and connecting with nature right outside your door. To attract the maximum number and variety of birds, it’s important to offer them the best birdseed. With so many types and brands of birdseed available, choosing the right…
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