Posts by Karsen

In drier climates during the summer, an evaporative cooler, also known as a “swamp cooler,” can offer you not only relief from the heat, but also from a lack of humidity. Using water to cool the...

When it comes to having pests in your gardens, few animals can be as scary as snakes. A snake infestation near your lake or river is enough to drive many people into a state of fear. It’s not...

If you’ve ever had a vegetable garden, you may have noticed some uninvited guests climbing out of the soil. Mushrooms are common fungi that grow in vegetable gardens, and many gardeners are left...

Rabbits are adorable creatures known for being quiet, loving, and somewhat fussy pets to have. They’re also fairly unique when it comes to their dietary needs and biology. Though they have lots of...

When it comes to maintaining a local pond, there are a lot of things to worry about--litter, pond scum, invasive species, pests...It’s a lot to take in. One of the most common ways to clean up a...

Almost nothing is worse than realizing you have tons of pests in your garden. It might seem like a praying mantis is nothing but another type of pest, but they can actually be quite helpful. There...