House & Garden
When the fall season arrives, it is a great time to get out your essential oils and put them in your diffuser. It really creates the ambiance of fall and is easy to add a wonderful aromatherapy environment to your home. Try out some of these different seasonal essential oil blends. Continue reading
Ladybugs are beautiful insects and serve a useful purpose in nature. All the same, they can become pests when they invade your home. The yellow liquid they release when they are scared is their blood, and has a scent which protects them from predators but can stain light surfaces in your home. If you are looking for ways to prevent a ladybug infestation, or resolve one if it’s already happened… follow these steps.
Prevention by Home Repair
Cracks around your home’s pipes, windows and doors can offer a point of entry for ladybugs. If you wish to keep these insects out of your home, every crack must be sealed. Exterminators can be hired for this type of job, and they are recommended as it is important that every entry point is completely covered. This is a difficult task for someone with no experience in this area. Continue reading
The conventional way of getting rid of fall leaves is to rake or blow them into piles, then burn the piles or pack them into plastic bags for trash collection. But there are greener ways to deal with autumn leaves. Continue reading
During the fall season, it is a great time to start thinking about using herbs. They not only provide holistic benefits, but there are so many ways to use them in the kitchen.
You can either buy your herbs at a local store, a farmer’s market, or grow your own. If you decide to grow your own herbs, here are some tips to help get you started.
Know What You Can Grow
First of all, you should look at the type of herbs you can grow in your area, and based on the weather conditions. If you live in a mild climate, you can most likely grow any herbs year-round.
However, if it gets cold where you are in the fall, then you want to be careful about the herbs you choose from. Some herbs that grow well in colder climates include mint, thyme, sage, lavender, parsley, cilantro, and chives.
Keep in mind they might also be harvested in the winter, so if it gets too cold where you are, indoor planting of the herbs might be a better option. Continue reading
