Walking outside to see your prized clematis vine and garden tomatoes chewed and withered is heartbreaking, especially for dedicated and hardworking gardeners. There are some vegetables and flowers ...

Q: I've got problems with deer eating my plants. Do you know of any good homemade repellents I can try? Those store-bought ones are expensive. A: I know what you mean. Repellents can be effective, but ...

Looking for a way to keep deer from eating your plants? Here's Bobby Jensen's recipe for deer repellent. Mix together the egg beater and the water. Then add the dish soap to the mix. Put mixture into ...

Over the years, I've had many deer visit my garden. Although they're adorable and charming, they totally lack the ability to pick up on social cues. Using bold and blatant tactics, I have attempted to ...

We often find our outdoor fun activities restricted by the presence of pesky insects. There are plenty of commercial insect repellents available in the market, but some of us are wary of the harsh ...

‘Tis the season for camping trips and beach parties, barbecues and patio drinks, and you can bet that insects of all shapes and sizes are rubbing their little feet (forelegs?) together in glee at the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Recent columns have examined the benefits of fences and plant selection in deterring deer from treating Northeast Ohio gardens as an all-they-can-eat buffet, and I invited readers ...

Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...

Blend the first four ingredients. Put in an empty half-gallon plastic milk jug. Add dish soap and shake. Squeeze air out of jug and set in the sun a couple of days to "cook." Add mixture to a gallon ...