How can I keep down mosquitoes in my garden?

Dragonfly by Dawn Huczek

This question comes from reader Marci Payne in Missouri.

“What about getting rid of mosquitoes? Is that possible…”

Understanding mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are a tricky problem in hot areas of the world. Not only do mosquitoes bite, and cause allergies, many mosquitoes also carry diseases.

Even if your own garden has nowhere for mosquitoes to breed [...]

How do I control ants in my garden and keep them out the house?

Ant job by faunaface

Reader J from Southern California wrote to ask me about ants.

“As I’ve expanded my garden, I seem to have MANY more pests – especially the ants, which then invade my home.

Pulling up a weed anywhere seems to disturb an ant nest and they pour out in masses, which they [...]

What to do if you find a rat in your garden

Rat des moissons by ComputerHotline

“Did you read about the rats in my garden on Facebook? Not joking! Any tips? EWWWWW I’m having nightmares.” – Loving Nature’s Garden reader, Oct 2010.

A rat is not the kind of wildlife you’re going to like in your garden, nature garden or not.

If [...]

How to Grow Beautiful Roses Organically

Roses Over the Back Fence by aussigall

There is no denying the beauty of a rose. Do you have roses in your garden?

If you already have roses, or you feel that your garden could not be complete without them, then this post is for you.

If you are more interested in choosing rose plants, I have [...]

Natural Flea Control for Gardeners

Cat in Japanese House Watches Garden by Dougdmelo

“… some fleas can carry disease-causing pathogens, such as the bacterium which causes bubonic plague .” (1)

While fleas are definitely not something to desire, please don’t panic. It’s not as bad as it sounds.

Before you reach for some poisonous, and potentially harmful, flea repellent to douse your [...]