Copper planters are decorative metal containers which don’t rust. Untreated copper bottles do tarnish with a greenish cast, however they don’t break or crack. Many shapes and sizes are available, including exceptionally detailed and textured plant pots. Copper planters often discourage insects such as slugs and snails and run heat so that the soil heats… Continue reading Plants to Grow in Copper Planters

You probably expect to locate uninvited offspring seedlings growing under the adult tree in your yard. Many people happily regard these young plants as free trees. As for seedlings of unknown origin poking out of the dirt, you may or might not be pleased to obtain these questionable presents in the wind, birds or other… Continue reading The way to Get Rid of a Tree That Starts to Root From a Seed in your lawn

Although insect larvae live primarily in backyard ponds, adult insects are frequently near or on ponds’ water, seeking a place to lay eggs or feed. The record of insects you may see in California ponds is quite long, but a few common insect species often are found close to almost any backyard aquatic atmosphere. Mayflies… Continue reading Typical Insects in Backyard Ponds