There are few things more rewarding than growing a garden. Whether it?s food to feed your family or beautiful flowers and foliage to adorn your backyard, the act of gardening can be very enjoyable and even therapeutic.
But what happens when destructive, intrusive, and uninvited guests show up? In an instant, pests and weeds can destroy all your hard work. Let?s explore the most common pests and weeds you?ll encounter in your garden and how you can ward off these unwanted garden invaders this ...
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As much as we all love Canada?s hottest season, summer also means one thing?bugs. From mosquitoes and cluster flies to earwigs, insects are the unpleasant reality we suffer each year. While it may be impossible to avoid their presence altogether, especially in rural areas, here are 11 ways to deter them and even reduce their populations so you can spend more time enjoying your yard.
1. Landscaping matters
Maintaining a well-groomed yard is one way to discourage unwanted denizens. Keeping your ...
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It's only June, but Calgarians have already gotten a taste of the 30-degree temperatures usually reserved for the peak summer days of July and August. This summer could be a hot one, and it'll feel even hotter if, like many Calgarians, your home doesn't have air conditioning.Here are five tips for keeping your home cool without A/C this summer:
1) Cover up windows
A ton of unwanted heat can come from solar energy entering your home through the windows, creating greenhouse-like conditions that ...
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