When darkness comes, and you take a well-deserved sleep, a cute, clever, yet menacing small mammal with a knack for havoc comes out to play. Raccoons love rummaging through trash foraging for food, and while they don’t create tunnels, they dig shallow holes. Should raccoons invade your yard, getting rid of them can turn into … Read more
Are groundhogs wreaking havoc in your garden or yard, causing sleepless nights? They may be adorable, but sharing your home with a family of these persistent critters can feel like hosting an underground invasion. Considering the damage groundhogs can cause to a garden or yard you worked so hard to create, you don’t want these … Read more
Besides dogs, cats are the other animals popularly kept in many homes as pets. However, having cats at home does not mean you would be okay with feral and stray cats invading your home. Although cats are generally harmless, having them in your yard can easily frustrate you. Uninvited cats can turn an otherwise beautiful … Read more
Aesthetically, a bumpy yard is not attractive, but that’s not all; it can also cause falls and trips. Furthermore, improper grading can cause home basement and foundation issues. Therefore, you may want to learn how to level a yard by hand for your property’s and your sake. Leveling your yard gives your outdoor landscape stability … Read more
You will likely see the destruction left by moles on your lawn or garden before seeing these tiny burrowing mammals. They dig the ground looking for food, leaving behind unsightly earth mounds. Their digging can also put vegetation in harm’s way, so getting rid of them is paramount. Setting up mole traps is one of … Read more
Do not be fooled by Armadillo’s small size; all it takes is one of these big-eared, odd-looking creatures to wreak havoc on your lawn. If one Armadillo can dig up to 12 burrows in its territory, imagine what a group can do to your yard, so the best ways to get rid of Armadillos in … Read more
Grubs can cause significant damage to your lawn, leaving it brown and patchy. These pests feed on the roots of grass, making it difficult for your lawn to absorb water and nutrients. While chemical pesticides can be effective in getting rid of grubs, they can also be harmful to the environment and your health. In … Read more
In your pursuit to give your grass the boost it needs to thrive, you’ll come across bags labeled “Lawn Food” as well as those labeled “Lawn Fertilizer.” This leaves you asking: what the difference between these products is. Also, more importantly, which one suits your lawn? Lawn fertilizer and lawn food are usually used synonymously. … Read more
They may be tiny, but voles can wreak havoc on your garden and yard if left to run freely and make your home their shelter. They are popular for forming deep and crisscrossing tunnels and eat grasses, tubers, herbaceous plants, bulbs, seeds, and tree roots. Therefore, you ought to know how to get rid of … Read more
Bermuda Grass can be a dream lawn grass, especially in hot climates and areas subjected to heavy foot traffic. On the flip side, it’s a relentless weed that’s a bane to many homeowners since it spreads aggressively. Bermuda Grass is not just invasive but depletes soil nutrients, chokes out desirable plants, and can ruin the … Read more