Tag Archive: Control

5 Tips for Portion Control

5 Tips for Portion Control Now, I’m not really a fan of any specific “diet” because most of them aren’t effective in the long-term. However, I do believe that developing the habit of portion control can have a positive impact on your ability to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Making your own snacks and …

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Beginner Gardeners: Understand Weed Control

Beginner Gardeners: Understand Weed Control As a beginner, the gardening equipment and tools section of your local DIY store can seem a little daunting, so start with the basics. You don’t need a lot to start out with, but the key is to buy individual items that are perfectly suited to you. Weeds can especially …

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7 Organic Pest Control Methods

7 Organic Pest Control Methods Beneficial Creatures: Many amphibians or reptiles, such as lizards or frogs, will happily gobble up your insect problem. Backyard birds will often do the same. It’s important to create a safe, healthy habitat for such animals to live. Keep your cats indoors, set up a birdhouse or maintain a small …

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5 Easy Steps to Organic Weed Control for Beds & Borders

5 Easy Steps to Organic Weed Control for Beds & Borders Blistered hands and aching backs are common complaints after digging or hoeing (mine is!!). If you were to track every hour spent in your garden, you would probably find that you do an inordinate amount of weeding. And while the first few weeks of …

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