For almost every method that has been tried to alleviate problems caused by geese, there has been success and failure. However, some methods were not recommended in this guide for various reasons.
These include: use of swans (real ones create other problems; fake ones don’t work); bird distress calls (effective for some bird species, but not proven for geese); scarecrows or dead goose decoys (ineffective for resident geese); use of trained birds of prey to chase geese (labor-intensive, generally not available); sterilization (very labor-intensive for surgery); fountains or aerators in ponds (not effective, may even attract geese); introduction of predators (already present where habitat is suitable, but none take only geese); disease (impossible to control and protect other animals); and use of poisons (illegal).
Aphids in lettuce can be a real nuisance, even a deal breaker when lettuce is when severely infested. Most folks dislike the idea of ingesting a little extra protein in the form of a bug in their salad, and I am no exception. So what are lettuce aphids and is it possible to control lettuce aphids in the garden? Let’s find out. What are Lettuce Aphids? Lettuce aphids come in multiple hues ranging from green to orange to pink. The adults have black markings on their
Depending upon who you ask, wild radish plants are either weeds to be destroyed or crops to be enjoyed. Your own opinion will probably vary greatly depending on how they’ve come into your life. If you’ve discovered a field of them and want to try your hand at cooking something new, your feelings are probably a lot warmer than if you keep finding your garden plants muscled out by them. Keep reading for information of uses for wild radish, as well as methods for controllin
Tomato fusarium wilt can be very destructive to home gardens. It is a fungal infection that invades the roots but causes yellowing and wilting in the plant above the soil line. With severe infections you can lose a lot of tomato yield. With no way to treat fusarium wilt, prevention is the best medicine. What is Tomato Fusarium Wilt? Tomato plants can be susceptible to a few types of wilt, but fusarium wilt is fairly common among them. It is caused by the fungus Fusarium
Bee balm, also known as Monarda (Monarda spp.), is a well-known flower and herb throughout North America. Its colorful blooms are like a slow-motion, multi-month fireworks display that captures the attention of people, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds each summer. A member of the mint or Lamiaceae family, bee balm is also quite easy to grow – almost too easy, in fact. All members of the Monarda genus have a tendency to run amok through the garden with their s