Have you ever noticed that there always seem to be outdoor chores that need to be done on chilly days…

Some years, you don’t even notice grasshoppers. They go about their business, not bothering anybody. Then one day, out of…

When you’re setting out to repel pests by using hot peppers, you want the hottest ones your supermarket has to…

It’s happened again. Modern medical science has confirmed one more of Grandma Putt’s firmly held convictions: that the road to…

Yikes! You’ve just discovered that a skunk has moved into your garden shed, and your mind is racing. How can…

Study after study has shown that communing with nature improves folks’ mental and physical health—and even increases their productivity at…

When yard work (or play) leaves you with tired, achy, or strained muscles, it’s a good idea to have instant…

I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: Whenever you’re shopping for dishwashing liquid to use in your yard or…

Aeration is a classic technique for loosening up compacted soil, as well as solving minor thatch problems. But even healthy…