Lacebugs may sound pretty but they are nothing but trouble - and, boy, do they LOVE azaleas! And since azaleas are so popular in our area, we wanted to let you know how and when to start the attack on Lacebugs. And we're sure you are not surprised to know NOW is the...
There's nothing like sitting out on the porch on a summer evening, listening to the not-so-relaxing sound of "Buzz/Ow/Slap.....Buzz/Ow/Slap!" As the temps start heating up this month, outside insects will become even more frequent visitors. So surround your porch,...
Do squirrels keep eating the bird seed you put out for the birds? These cute but pesky little guys can really put a dent in your bird food supply! Try using bird food that contains ingredients that birds cannot detect but squirrels can - and they hate it! We offer...
Q: I keep having to break the ice on my birdbath. When I forget, I'm afraid they'll go thirsty. Any ideas? Absolutely! We're glad you asked because it gives us a chance to remind ALL of our friends to smash up that ice frequently. That water is a necessity and...
Here Birdie, Birdie Too cold to go bird-watching? Of course it is! So why not watch the colorful musical show from inside your home instead! Snuggle up in a warm blanket, park a cozy chair in front of the window, and sip some hot chocolate while you watch the birds...
Opening your landscape to the birds for the season brings so many wonderful rewards - a musical background from their beautiful song, a colorful respite of blues and reds from the often-gray days of winter, and the good feeling you'll get inside knowing you're...
Your trees & shrubs are a valuable part of your landscape. They add beauty and comfort and color to your summer, year after year. But invading insects can cause irreparable damage to them. You can go a long way toward prevent them from attacking your trees...
Fact: Since the late 1990s, the population of the species has plummeted 87%. Most folks have become aware of the tragic status of bumbles, now on the Endangered Species list. Their number has been dropping significantly and considering the amount of pollinating and...
Just ahead is the hardest season for the beautiful birds that hang around here in East Tennessee each winter. Food becomes scarce, shelter is harder to find, and natural protection is at a minimum. Come stroll around our Birdfeeding department for a look at our...
There are all kinds of herbs and plants that are natural repellents to summer's annoying mosquitoes. Fill your porch or deck with these and mosquitoes will be more likely to keep their distance and let you enjoy summer nights in peace! [gallery...
It's actually an easy battle to win, when you have the right weapons! Here's a look at some of the nastiest bugs you'll come across this month and what you can do to eliminate - or better still, prevent - them. Spider Mites – The symptoms of their presence is pale...
Naturally, playing keep away is better! An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure when it comes to controlling unwanted garden pests. Our gardening experts are at your disposal, to help you identify the problem, plan the prevention, and when needed,...
Just as with weed control, pest control is most effectively performed as a PREVENTION instead of a cure. February is an ideal month to do this and we often recommend using organic Fertilome Horticultural Oil Spray to achieve safe, effective results in keeping insects...
Bless your heart, you have taken pity on the poor freezing birds and put out a birdhouse for shelter during the winter! But you say the birds aren’t moving in? Hm. Well, the rent is free so that can’t be the problem. However there ARE legitimate reasons that the...
For many birds, their only source of food and shelter in the freezing winter days ahead is YOU! Don’t let them down – use this month to prepare your yard and landscape for their arrival. They will reward you all season long with by adding their beautiful songs and...
This month is feeding times for those garden nasties - grubs! They'll spend this month fattening up for the winter ahead, where they will snuggle in until next spring. That makes this an ideal month to kill grubs before they can damage your lawn and garden and damage...
'Skeeters can bring your outdoor fun to a screeching halt this time of year, and smelly, sticky sprays can be an effective - but unpleasant and chemically laden - way to keep them at a distance. Why not use some selections from our extensive Herb Department to repel...
Just because you enjoyed "Bambi" doesn't mean you're ready to welcome deer to the landscape! While they are beautiful to look at, they can wreak havoc in your landscape. We're getting lots of reports of deer this year, making themselves at home in the landscape and...
Voles, not to be confused with the garden pest moles, are members of the rodent family - sometimes called the "field mouse." Most voles prefer to eat partake in the vegetarian lifestyle, so when they come upon your vegetable garden, they are likely to see it as the...
There are lots of beautiful ways to attract hummingbirds, other than the traditional hummingbird feeders. The color red is the key. While a number of bright colors get their attention, it is red that really draws them in! By filling your garden and landscape with...
It’s March and Spring is almost here, which means it’s the perfect time to start putting up bird houses. Our feathered friends, who will soon begin their search for mates and new places to nest, will thank you for it! While not all birds are partial to bird houses,...
