When you think about garden design, beauty usually comes to mind first, whether that's colorful blooms or lush greenery or maybe even a centerpiece tree. But what if that same beauty could double as ...

Snakes often wander into yards and gardens, but with the right approach, you can prompt them to leave without harming them. They are generally shy and try to avoid human interaction, but their ...

For those who find living with the thought of snakes in their garden unnerving, these naturally repelling plants are your ...

Seeing a snake in the yard is unsettling, despite their beneficial role in the environment, which includes effective rodent control. While most snakes are harmless, there are at least six poisonous ...

Snake repellents like oils, granules and mothballs lack proven effectiveness. Mothballs pose health risks to humans and pets. Habitat changes remain the most reliable snake deterrents. It’s summertime ...

Snakes in your yard can be a good thing, but if you need to get rid of snakes, these simple tips will help. Snakes are relatively shy creatures that tend to avoid human contact and mostly keep to ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Snake repellents like oils, granules and mothballs lack proven effectiveness. Mothballs pose health risks to humans and pets. Habitat ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. It’s summertime, which means snakes (and soon, cicadas) are emerging. In the Triangle and central North Carolina, most of the snakes ...