Beautiful Plants For Your Interior
I found my first house grub under the kitchen sink last spring. Tiny, white, and wriggling—definitely not a guest I invited in. These pests usually hitch a ride on potted plants or sneak in through cracks. They’re harmless but unsettling,…
I first spotted them on my zucchini leaves—tiny, oval beetles with soft, velvety bodies. False blister beetles look harmless, but their bite packs an unexpected punch that can leave skin red and irritated. Unlike their blister beetle cousins, these don’t…
I found my first praying mantis egg case clinging to a rose stem last spring. 🌿 Hundreds of tiny lives packed into that 1-inch foam-like sac, waiting for warmth to trigger their emergence. What looks like a simple brown pod…
That buzzing under your lawn isn’t just annoying—it’s a hazard. I’ve dealt with 3 underground nests in my yard over the years, and each time, the key was acting fast before they got aggressive. Here’s the thing—yellow jackets don’t just…
Winged ants in your home always grab attention. I remember the first time I saw them swarming near my window—they looked like tiny dark shadows with wings, and I immediately wondered if they were termites. Here’s the thing—they’re not the…
These slimy invaders caught me off guard last season. Southern flat coil snails can turn a thriving garden into a skeleton of stems overnight, leaving behind that unmistakable silvery trail. I tried every method under the sun before finding what…
I spotted something moving in the soil that made me do a double-take. Worms in compost or garden beds are normal, but finding one in an unexpected place raises questions. Identifying these creatures starts with knowing what to look for.…
I spotted my first white fuzzy caterpillar with orange horns on a tomato leaf last summer. It looked harmless until I realized how quickly it could defoliate a plant. These caterpillars are actually the larval stage of the hickory horned…
Desert flies can ruin any outdoor moment. I’ve spent years testing natural solutions that actually work in arid climates—no harsh chemicals, just smart plant choices and simple barriers. The key is understanding what attracts them in the first place. Standing…
I found my first black widow hiding under a terracotta pot last summer. Not fun. These spiders love dark, undisturbed spaces like sheds, woodpiles, or cluttered garages. The good news? They’re more scared of you than you are of them.…