How To Make Irish Spring Deer Repellent
Irish Spring isn't just a soap that has a pleasant and energizing fragrance. It's also an ingredient that can help keep your outdoor space healthy and inviting. By making your own Irish Spring deer repellent you can help keep nuisance deer at bay. Here's what you'll...
Birds That Look Like Owls
Owls are typically solitary and mainly nocturnal birds. And although these well-known hooting creatures have a rather distinctive physical appearance, there are actually various other kinds of birds that resemble owls closely. And people sometimes mix them up. So...
The Best Cat Deterrent Plants
Cats are adorable and beloved creatures. That doesn't mean, however, that they belong in your garden. The last thing you want is to see felines eating your favorite plants, or using your garden as their personal toilet. So here are some of the best cat deterrent...
Why Are Swans Protected?
Swans are graceful and gorgeous creatures. They also happen to have protection in the United Kingdom, interestingly enough. Why are swans protected there, anyway? And does the Queen own all the swans? Yes, she actually owns any mute swans that are unclaimed in both...
Birds With Teeth
Birds do not have teeth. However, there are quite a few that really look like they do! These birds have evolved special beaks which help them to perform important functions. So here are some of the most amazing birds with “teeth,” and what you’ll want to know about...
Do Geese Fly?
Although geese are clearly birds, there are many individuals who do not necessarily associate them with flying. So, do geese fly? The honest answer is that these waterfowl do. They do not exactly slouch in the flying department, either. Many people are pleasantly...
Are Geese Dangerous?
Geese, in brief, are waterbirds that are quite substantial in size. Since they're often spotted on golf courses, at schools, and in community parks, people understandably tend to wonder whether they're safety threats. Are geese dangerous? Why Geese Attack...
Do Swans Mate For Life?
Swans are famously elegant waterbirds that are known for their sizable bodies, webbed feet, and lengthy necks. People often associate them with romantic imagery and monogamy. Do swans mate for life? You can find the response to that common and rather fascinating...
When Do Cicada Killers Come Out?
Whether you dread them each year or are waiting for them to emerge and control the cicada population you may be wondering, “When do cicada killers come out? The answer is they come out each summer in late June or July. Here’s what you’ll want to know. Cicada Killer...
Are Cicada Killers Dangerous?
One look at one of these huge wasps buzzing around, your yard, and it’s only natural to ask, “Are cicada killers dangerous?” Fortunately, these wasps are mild-mannered. But here’s what you’ll want to know. Cicada Killer Wasps Basics Cicada killers emerge from the...
What Are Black Swans?
What are black swans? Black swans (Cygnus atratus) are sizable waterbirds. This species primarily appears in Australia's southwestern and southeastern portions. The black swan is nomadic in its homeland. This bird, true to its name, is mostly black. Although the bird...
What Do Cicada Killers Eat When There Are No Cicadas?
What do cicada killers eat when there are no cicadas? Well, while cicada killer wasps do hunt cicadas, the adults don’t actually eat them or kill them, their young do. Read on to learn more! The Cicada Killer Diet While you may have seen cicada killer wasps flying...
Do Cicada Killer Wasps Sting?
As one of the biggest species of wasp in North America the cicada killer wasp can be intimidating. And because of their size, appearance, and scary-sounding name, many people wonder, “Do cicada killer wasps sting? The answer is yes and no, and here’s what you’ll want...
The Complete Guide To Garden Gnome Massacre Statues
Buy on Amazon When it comes to garden gnomes, people seem to either love them or hate them. However as funny as it may seem, garden gnome massacre statues are one option that both sides almost always agree on. And here is your complete guide to them. What Are They?...
Pelican Statues: Everything You Need To Know
Buy on Amazon The pelican is not only a uniquely beautiful bird but also a symbol of the coast. And this makes a pelican statue an ideal choice for bringing a bit of the beach into your home, yard, or business. So here is everything you’ll want to know about...
All About Dinosaur Statues
Buy on Amazon Many of us have wished that we could step back in time to an era when giant reptiles roamed the earth. And with the help of a dinosaur statue, you can! You can create your very own Jurassic Park, and without having to worry about being eaten or spending...
Emu Facts
Did you know? One emu egg can make an omelet that can feed up to six adults. Did you know that the emu is the only bird with calf muscles? Can an emu walk backward? Let us find out by exploring some of the most jaw-dropping emu facts. Emus Have Amazingly Powerful Legs...
Rhea Facts
Doting dads, did you know the male rhea builds the nest, incubates the eggs, and takes care of the young? The rheas are paragons of parental care. It’s a bird like no other, and you will be surprised by the following rhea facts. Rheas Are One Of The Best Dads In The...
Do Coffee Grounds Deter Cats?
You may find your garden and yard smelling awful because the neighborhood cats have decided to treat the area as their giant litter box. Not only can it really stink but it’s unsanitary too. Cats may also be tearing up plants and digging out seeds and bulbs. You may...
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Will Coffee Grounds Keep Cats Away?
If you find that the neighborhood cats are treating your garden and yard like a personal litter box, it is time to use coffee grounds to keep cats away. You may wonder, "Will coffee grounds keep cats away?" The answer is yes, they will. This is not a myth or an old...
Cats And Coffee Grounds
For most of us, our first cup of coffee in the day is like a drink of ambrosia. Not only does it smell and taste delicious but it has many other advantages. Cats and coffee grounds do not go together. And this is great if you are having trouble with cats littering up...
Everything You Need To Know About Fake Wasp Nests
Buy on Amazon Wasps are aggressive pests that have a painful and potentially dangerous sting. Luckily you don’t have to risk serious injury in order to keep them away. A much easier option is to use a fake wasp nest to deter them. And here is everything you’ll need to...
How To Use Orange Peels To Deter Cats
Are you tired of neighborhood cats wreaking havoc in your garden or yard? What if we told you that there is a simple, natural, and effective solution to repel them? Enter the humble orange peel to deter cats, a surprisingly powerful DIY cat repellent that has been...
Flightless Australian Birds
There are over sixty species of flightless birds in the world. These birds have lost their capability to fly through evolution, and several of them live in the “land Down Under.” So here’s a list of all the flightless Australian birds. Emu The emu is a large...
The Most Dangerous Birds In The World
Most bird species are harmless, although there is a handful that can seriously injure or even kill you. And while the chances you’ll have a run-in with an aggressive winged beast is low, for safety’s sake (or your own curiosity) you’ll want to know more. So here’s a...
Iridescent Birds
Iridescent birds have plumage that can appear to change color depending on the angle at which you are looking at them. This makes these special birds not only unique but also oftentimes amazingly beautiful. So here are the top iridescent bird species you’ll want to...
Flightless Birds
There are many bird species that have lost the ability to fly due to evolution. While you may be familiar with some of them already, the odds are that there are quite a few which you aren’t. So here are some of the top flightless birds and what you’ll want to know...
Birds With Hair
Many bird species can look as if they have hair on their heads. While that “hair” is really made up of feathers they are nevertheless fun to look at. So here are some of the most interesting and unique looking and birds with “hair,” you’ll ever see. Silver Pheasant...
Bearded Birds
Birds with beards are always an interesting sight. And while they may not have real facial hair like us humans, it can often look like it. So here are some of the top bearded birds and what you’ll want to know about them. Wild Turkey The male wild turkey has a beard...