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Great Gifts for Lawn & Garden Enthusiasts

Posted by Karen W. on Apr 30, 2013
Great Gifts for Lawn & Garden Enthusiasts

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What’s a thoughtful gift idea for a gardener who seems to have everything? That’s a question I hear a lot at the greenhouse where I work, especially around the holidays. Coming up with great gift ideas for gardeners doesn’t have to be difficult. As a long-time gardener myself, I’ve always appreciated any gift that makes gardening tasks a little bit easier or contributes in any way to my gardening success!

Animal Repellents Make Excellent Gift Ideas for Gardeners

I’ve found that an excellent gift idea for gardeners is the gift that keeps on giving: repellents that keep nuisance animals from destroying crops, improving the success of the garden. Even if your recipient isn’t aware of… Read More

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At Home Remedies: Repellent Myths Dispelled

Posted by Karen W. on Apr 02, 2013
At Home Remedies: Repellent Myths Dispelled

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If you’ve ever had a problem with animals in your garden, you know the amount of damage they can do. You may have gone to great lengths to deter persistent critters, including using baby powder to repel rabbits or using various concoctions of other household products to keep relentless deer, squirrels, chipmunks or skunks away. Perhaps these remedies were given to you by “reliable” sources such as your gardening expert down the street (it wasn’t me!) or even your dear old grandmother!

The Appeal of Homemade Remedies

The idea of using homemade remedies like using human hair or baby powder to keep squirrels out of a garden appeals to many of us who are looking for an effective, all-natural alternative to potentially harmful chemicals. They’re… Read More

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How to Get Rid of Chipmunks in Your Garden

Posted by Karen W. on Feb 22, 2013
How to Get Rid of Chipmunks in Your Garden

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If you’re a big fan of our animated friends “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” you might be under the impression that chipmunks are cute, harmless creatures. But if you have a backyard garden that has become the target of a chipmunk invasion, you know these small, squirrel-like creatures are anything but harmless to your landscape and home. Chipmunks are natural diggers, and a chipmunk family can do extensive damage to plant roots in your garden.

While chipmunks love to munch on your fruits, bulbs and young plants, it’s their burrowing activities that can cause the most serious issues on your property. Their long-term tunneling can cause significant structural damage to the foundation of your home. You’ll need to learn how to get rid of chipmunks effectively to prevent the need for costly repairs or the reduction… Read More

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Re-Tweet Contest: November

Posted by Havahart® on Nov 01, 2012
Re-Tweet Contest: November

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