Dandelions are usually considered a week to be eradicated from our lawns. But over the years many people had a different view of the dandelion, more as a crop than a weed. Here are some tips on harvesting dandelions, and an overview of the benefits of growing and eating dandelions.

Creeping Charlie is a weed that plagues many gardeners all over the country. Here is a look at how to identify creeping charlie, some of the historical uses for it, and one gardeners approach to killing creeping charlie.

There are a number of different types of garden fences. Unfortunately, one of the most popular are deer fences. While deer are one of the more popular types of wildlife, they are also one of the hardest to keep out of the garden. Here is a look at the different types of deer fences.

Nothing is more irritating than ants around the house. It seems like they come from nowhere and there’s always more ants than you know how to handle. Here is a look at how to get rid of ants by using some natural ant killers.

Squirrels can be a pest in all sorts of places. That helps explain the popularity of items like squirrel proof birdfeeders. But another area where they can be a big nuisance is the tomato garden. Here’s a handful of tips and ideas to keep squirrels from eating your tomatoes.

Small in size, but destructive and a real pest, mealybugs can be a problem both inside and outside the house. Here’s a look at some organic ways to kill mealybugs.

Choke weeds are one of the most persistent of weeds in the garden. Here’s a look at how to kill choke weeds in your garden.

Insecticidal soap is one of the more common organic pest controls. It is used for controlling a variety of pests like spider mites and aphids. Many gardeners like to make their own soap. Here’s a look at the advantages and disadvantages of making your own insecticidal soap.

A pond is a great water feature to have in your yard. But, the danger with a still body of water like a pond is that mosquitoes may start to breed. Here’s some tips on controlling pond mosquitoes.

Spider mites are a common garden pest, and they can affect many types of crops in the home garden. While there are pesticides that can be used to control spider mites, many people prefer to use an organic or natural control for them like insecticidal soap. Here’s an article that looks at a few natural ways to control spider mites.

We all have problems with tomato pests and/ or diseases at some point. Here’s a quick overview of some ways to identify and treat those tomato problems.

How To Control Poison Ivy

By Marilyn Pokorney

Poison ivy is found throughout southern Canada and most of the United States except Alaska and Hawaii. It is readily found along road sides, fences, railroads, and streams. But it can also be found in your own back yard. It is planted there in bird droppings from the birds who eat the berries of the plant.