A common issue that many people face are the raccoons and skunks ravaging through their gardens.I think we can all agree that this issue can be really discouraging when you’re putting in so...

I’d like to take a moment to talk to you about weeds.No, I’m not referring to the US dark comedy-drama of the same name, but the pesky unwanted vegetation that aggressively grows where we...

Grubs are pests and are an issue many gardeners face when trying to keep their lawns in tip-top condition.Beetles lay eggs in the late-summer, early-fall, and when those eggs hatch... surprise,...

Sometimes, nature can get in the way of our home and garden maintenance schedule.Particularly when it rains. Trying to do anything when it’s wet outside can put a real dampener on...

Cold winter weather is good at killing off plenty of garden plants, but is it enough to kill weeds?Do weeds die in winter? It’s a common question, but unfortunately, there’s no OSFA answer:...

Urtica dioica.The stinging nettle.Bane of children playing outdoors the world over, this nasty pernicious weed is unsightly, and can aggressively take over gardens in a short space of...