May in the Garden: What to Plant, Prep & Enjoy This Month
May is one of the most exciting months for gardeners. Warmer weather, longer days, and frost-free nights make it the perfect time to plant, refresh your...
Ticks are more than just annoying, biting insects. They can also transmit a number of scary diseases, including lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, human anaplasmosis, tularemia, rickettsiosis and more. Even scarier than tick-borne diseases with their different complications and expensive medical treatments, however, is the overuse of toxic chemicals that may be used incorrectly or irresponsibly to repel ticks. Those same chemicals, when used improperly, could lead to completely different reactions and complications for both humans and pets that may have chemical sensitivities. Fortunately, there are several natural remedies to scare off ticks without the risks associated with chemical use.
Keeping Ticks Away
There are a number of different ways that can help keep ticks away, and the further these bugs are from you and your pets, the better the results. After all, there is no risk of tick bites if ticks are nowhere around. Effective ways to scare off ticks include…
While any of these methods can be effective at scaring off ticks, it is always best to use multiple techniques for the strongest protection against these unwanted insects. By using several tactics to discourage ticks, you can easily make sure these bugs are never bothersome again.
Using Black GoldĀ® Garden Compost Blend in your garden soil encourages earthworms and other beneficial organisms to multiply and improve soil structure, break down organic matter for plants and increase soil fertility. Healthy soil will help your garden grow plants that are strong, healthy, productive and more naturally resistant to pests and diseases.
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May is one of the most exciting months for gardeners. Warmer weather, longer days, and frost-free nights make it the perfect time to plant, refresh your...
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