Wanting to know how to keep animals out of the garden may not be something you feel comfortable about. After all, wildlife is a precious aspect of gardening for many – and often the advice is geared ...

Animals like squirrels, chipmunks, and deer often thwart gardeners' efforts by digging up or eating flowering bulbs. To deter digging pests, gardeners can use chicken wire, plant more bulbs than ...

“How do I keep squirrels out of the plants in my flower pots?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Stacey Lauderdale of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gardening expert Melinda Myers says, “Squirrels are often ...

For all the time and energy we spend making sure our yards look nice, it sure is frustrating to realize some pesky animal dug a bunch of holes in the grass. How do you know what type of animal is ...

Dear Heloise: I agree with those who say, “Walk your way to better health.” I’ve told so many of my patients to get out and walk. Start slow, then pick up the pace as you get used to walking. Make ...

If you’ve ever stepped outside to find your newly planted flowerbeds dug up or your vegetable patch ravaged, you will know my pain. From curious foxes to marauding squirrels, the destruction wrought ...

Q: With all of the rain, then the hot dry spell — I’ve realized I need to amend the soil in my vegetable garden. How should I do this? When should I do this? • Pat from Youngstown A: Yes, this season ...