Ryan Julian

Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is a mineral fertilizer that aids plants and grass grow stronger in the garden. Tomatoes, roses, peppers, carrots, and citrus trees are also grown with Epsom salt by gardeners. Epsom salt helps plants grow stronger, absorb nutrients more effectively, make them look healthier, and even repel insects. Your soil pH won’t … Read more

Aphids are tiny insects that cause a great deal of damage to indoor and outdoor plants by sucking sap. Crawling insects like aphids hide beneath plant leaves and feed on the plant. The name greenfly or blackfly comes from the fact that aphids develop wings in large numbers. If you see aphids on your plants, … Read more

The Painted Bunting is a little bird with a distinct color scheme of blue, green, yellow, and red that comes straight out of a coloring book. They’re one of the most vivid birds in the United States. Other birds stand out with their vibrant colors, even if the Painted Bunting is in a class of … Read more

Only three species of true bluebirds exist in the United States: Eastern, Western, and Mountain Bluebird. Many birds are blue in color, but only they survive. The bright colors and pleasant songs of these cheery tiny birds have won the hearts of many people. We’ll talk about the three bluebird species in this article, as … Read more

Hummingbirds are among the most welcome visitors to your backyard feeder. They fly away after a quick drink of nectar. Because of their iridescent feathers, some people refer to them as “flying jewels.” One such flying gem, the Black-chinned Hummingbird, is a common western North American species. To learn more about Black-chinned Hummingbirds, keep reading. … Read more