How To Keep Rats Out Of Your Yard and Garden
April 4th is World Rat Day, which is a perfectly fine day for promoting the idea of keeping rats in a cage and enjoying them as charming pets. But no one wants them running...
The Best Way to Attract Wildlife To Your Garden
Gardens are great places to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature. Whether you enjoy getting your hands dirty or just taking in the loveliness, your garden is a place where you love to...
Yellow Jackets and Other Wasps: Luring and Trapping the Smart Way
Over at Reddit.com, a lot of hipsters are showing off their amazing yellow jacket traps--all of them brimming over with hundreds of dead wasps. We find that to be kind of heartbreaking. Yellow jackets...
The 411 On Extracting Honey From A Hive
One of the most delicious things that mother nature has provided us with is the natural delicacy of honey. It can only be made by the talented busy bees, and mankind can’t touch that....
Landscaping To Attract Birds: Create A Bird Sanctuary
If you’re thinking of creating a bird sanctuary, then thank you. Really, using your spare space in the backyard can help save birds every year and provide threatened birds with a safe stopping point....
How To Safely Keep Rabbits Out Of The Garden
Have you been wondering what’s been happening to some of your leafier produce that you planted this year in your garden? Perhaps you are already aware of rabbits in or around your property and...
How to Keep Spiders Out of Garden Boots
One of the downsides to working in the garden is having to deal with spiders, especially when they're crawling in your boots. Yikes! It's no wonder, though, that this happens when the apparel is...
Dealing with Kudzu Bugs in the Winter
Like many other insects, when the weather starts getting colder, the kudzu bug searches for an escape from the outdoors. This can prove extremely difficult for gardeners. No worries though. Here at Gracious Gardening,...
April is National Frog Month And Your Garden Will Love Them!
You can spend a lot of time communing with nature in your garden. Hours can pass as you enjoy all the beauty and life that exists there. If you’re like most people, though, you...
How to Build a Butterfly Garden
If you’re looking to get more out of your garden this year, you may want to think about adding flowers and plants that attract wildlife. One species of wildlife that adds stunning beauty to...
