Using Dawn Dishsoap on Plants to Deter Deer
I heard that you could use Dawn on plants outside so deer would not eat them. How much should I use?
If you have to spray any type of bug spray to save or preserve your plants or flowers, add a few drops of Dawn dish detergent to the mixture and it will actually help the spray stick and work.
Keeping Deer Out of the Garden
How do you keep deer out of your garden? Thanks.
Irish Spring Soap to Deter Pests
If you have trouble with wild cats, minks, or squirrels (or such pests) in your garden or flowerbeds then try grating up a bar of Irish Spring soap and sprinkle it sparingly throughout your garden and flowerbeds to keep them out.
How Can I Keep Dogs From Pooping and Peeing in Flower Beds?
I have a flower bed area between the sidewalk and the semicircle drive. Unfortunately, many people on my street don't seem to care about keeping their dogs out of this flower bed area. They even allow their dogs to do their business (whether it be 1 or 2) right in front of me.
Does anyone have a good way to get rid of slugs? I've tried beer, yeast, and all kinds of store bought products. Someone said Sluggo works, but I haven't seen it in any store I've been in. Any suggestions would be welcome.
I've tried everything I've ever heard of to keep deer away from my plants. I finally found the only solution. Here's the recipe:
Homemade Insect Protection for Apple Trees
Is there a recipe for home-made insect protection of apple trees?
I have a plum tree that I got from a friend. He now has bugs in his tree and does not know what to spray it with. He got it from a lady friend who called the plant a Texas Plum. Would you please tell me what to use before they get into my tree.
Is there a non-toxic method of getting rid of spider mites on my bird's nest plant?
How Do I Control Squash Bugs Organically?
How can I battle the squash bugs effectively? I try to stay up on the eggs, but it's just not enough. I've tried so many pesticides, but they have done more damage then help. I am hoping to find more of an organic solution.
Getting Rid of Ants in Potted Plants
I have a large pot outside with several kinds of plants in it, I just discovered it is full of small black ants. Does anyone know how to get rid of these little devils without killing my plants or having to dump the entire pot? Thanks, any help would be appreciated.
These insect towers have started to show up on my driveway. When I collapse them depending on the stage of development, I see either white crawling multipeds or flies with long oval wings. I wonder if they're a danger to my plants. I can't find any insects resembling them anywhere.
To get rid of earwigs, roll up some newspaper with elastics, wet the paper with water which the earwigs love, then place around garden plants at night. In the morning, pick up papers, roll up ends, and throw out in garbage outside.
Keeping Cats Out Of Flowerbeds
How do I stop cats from going in the garden?
Cats Using Vegetable Beds for Litter Box
What can I plant in my garden to put off cats from using my vegetable patch for a litter tray?
Keeping Cats Out of the Garden
To keep cats out of the garden, make some small holes in the bottom of an old plastic milk jug. Put some mothballs inside the jug and put lid back on it.Hang it on your garden fence or close to the garden.
Will deer eat ornamental kale? We have a lot of white tail deer, who really eat landscaping plants. They love anything flowering, but I'm not sure about the ornamental kale. Anyone have any experience with this?
Preventing Insects from Eating Garden Herbs
How do you stop insects eating herbs, particularly basil, in the vegetable garden?
Controlling Insects on Houseplants
How do I prevent bugs from growing on/living in my house plants?
I was doing some clean-up work in the garden today. As I was pulling spent bean vines (minding my own business, don't you know), I saw what looked like a great big worm. I can be kind of slow, but eventually I figured out that it was a snake.
Keeping Deer Out Of The Garden
The fence provides perhaps the best physical means of protection against deer damage. To keep deer out, the fence must be at least 8 feet tall. Deer can usually easily jump any fence less than 8 feet if they need to.
A List of Yard and Garden Hazards for Pets
Most gardeners are aware that certain plants can cause illness or even death to pets depending on the amount ingested. However, many are unaware that there are a number of other things around the yard and garden that have the potential to be equally, if not more, dangerous.
Attracting Toads To Your Garden
Who needs pesticides to protect your flowers and vegetable garden when a single toad can eat thousands upon thousands of pesky garden insects in a single season? In fact, they may eat as many as 50 to 100 slugs, flies, grubs, grasshoppers, and cutworms in just one night! Toads could care less about eating your garden crops. They are only interested in the bugs eating them. Here is how you turn your garden into a humble abode for toads.
