Persimmon – Planting from Fruit

Q: My granddaughter found a persimmon while walking the dogs. …

Yaupon Holly – Make Tea from Leaves

Yaupon holly is a native holly often used in urban …

Armadillo – Control With Electric Fence

Armadillos Outwitted!!
by Harold Baker

Some people think armadillos are …

Ultrasonic Devices – Not for Bird Control

Ultrasonic Bird Control? Don’t Throw Your Money Away!
Written By: …

Fertilizer – Fish

Q: Since I work in a restaurant, I have fish …

Dogs – Eating Pears

Q: We have a pear tree in the backyard which …

Robotic Lawnmower (LawnBott)

Recently the nice folks at Kyodo America loaned me a …

Lawn – Dog Urine Spots

Q: I have two female dogs which immediately head for …

How to Find Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Farms

It is a great family outing to go to a …

Pesticide Misuse – “People Dumber Than Us”

In a great example of public service, the California Department …

Poisonous Plants – Pets

Poisonous plants in the landscape often concern pet owners. Puppies …

Why Do Men Have Nipples?

Great thinkers, from Aristotle to Darwin, have pondered this question. …

Ticks – Identification and Control

Ticks engender a strong get-it-off-me response because they can suck …

Flea – General Control

Great fleas have little fleas
Upon their backs to bite …

Deer Repellent (Deer Away, Tree Guard) – One Gardener’s Experiences and Evaluation

Deer can cause a LOT of damage to a landscape …

Dogs – Landscaping for

If you have a dog or dogs, you know the …

Mosquito Control – Advice from the Experts

When it comes to mosquito control, over-the-fence advice is not …

Castor Bean – Ricin

With all the news about ricin poison being used by …

Pet Droppings – Composting

Q: Is there anything I can do with dog poop? …

How to Secure a Chicken Coop

Q: I have had chickens in the past but I …