by JPT | Jun 25, 2025 | HEALTH, YARD & GARDEN
Summer is in Full Swing and so are the Mosquitos! Mosquitos have always been the norm here in Minnesota due to the thousands of lakes and thick, lush plant life. It truly IS a paradise for these annoying little bloodsuckers. The old joke around here is that the...
by JPT | Apr 16, 2024 | Wildlife, YARD & GARDEN
What Features Make the Best Hummingbird Feeders? Interestingly, the feeders that hummingbirds are most attracted to happen to be the same inexpensive feeders that are sold everywhere. They’re popular with the birds for a couple of very specific reasons:...
by JPT | Apr 9, 2024 | Wildlife, YARD & GARDEN
Here’s an easy Hummingbird Food Recipe Warmer weather has finally arrived (yay!) and with it comes the annual migration of hummingbirds zipping about. The hummers start arriving as early as late April and into early May. They head south again around...
by JPT | Apr 23, 2019 | Pest Control, YARD & GARDEN
How to Get Rid of Slugs and Snails without Poison or Salt! Snails and slugs are pretty much everywhere but if left unchecked they can become more than just a slimy nuisance, especially in the garden. I grew up in a very dry climate, and while there I had very...