protection
Nature is amazing: Protecting your food from seagulls – that's not easy
From all birds, seagulls are well-known for their reckless behavior and constant attempts to steal your food. If you want to spend a nice day outside, or have a picnic, then you have to think about protecting your food in advance.
Kate Yakimchuk seagulls food bird facts wild nature Animals 8 January 2024
Gardening tips: Keeping stray animals away
If you don't have a high fence (or sometimes even if you do), then you can face stray animals visiting your garden. While sometimes they cause no damage, it's often better to keep them away.
Kate Yakimchuk stray cats gardening tips tips safety Garden 4 January 2024
Pet owner's tips: Make sure your cat's OK when it's outdoors
If your cat loves going for a walk outdoors, then you have to make sure that it's safe. While you can't control your pet's every move, there are still a few things you can do to help.
Kate Yakimchuk pet safety cat health walking tips Animals 30 December 2023
Gardening tips: Save your apple trees – protect them in winter
Fruit trees seem to be perfectly resilient - they can stay strong and healthy for many years, so low temperatures or snow don't affect them too much. Meanwhile, if you want your apple trees to stay healthy and strong, you should protect them from cold and humidity that can lead to illnesses.
Kate Yakimchuk apple tree winter gardening tips trees Garden 23 December 2023
Saving polar bears effectively: A new study
Researchers are conducting a study to improve the detection of polar bear dens in the Arctic. The dens, which are carefully hidden under the snow, are quite difficult to locate.
Kate Yakimchuk research bears wildlife nature Animals 19 November 2023
Protect your tools from rust: Gardening tips
Garden tools are usually kept outside, or in places that can become humid pretty easily. Meanwhile, rusty gardening tools can be quite a problem, because they become fragile, blunt, and unreliable.
Kate Yakimchuk rust tools gardening Garden 18 November 2023
How your brain tries to protect you: Psychologist's insights
Human brain is a complex and understudied body part that constantly surprises us. One of its functions is to protect your mental state from anxiety, stress, and traumas.
Kate Yakimchuk brain personality Psychology 16 November 2023
Protective forest belt: Gardening tips
Some people's gardens are located in windy areas, so it's hard for them to grow gentle plants there. That's why they use protective forest belts - rows of strong trees that can protect their gardens well.
Kate Yakimchuk wind gardening forest Garden 29 October 2023
Lack of these foods can lead to cardiovascular disease: A new study on nutrition
We all know that some food can cause lots of damage to our health, but what about food that can protect you? A team of specialists have collected lots of previous studies to create a list of six foods that every adult should eat to stay healthy.
Kate Yakimchuk research food health Cooking 24 September 2023
Save your garden after hailstorm: Gardening advice
Even if you're a good gardener, you can't control or predict everything - for instance, hailstorms. If your plants aren't protected in advance (and in most cases they aren't), then your garden might suffer - so what can you do?
Kate Yakimchuk hailstorm gardening tips Garden 20 September 2023
People can lie to themselves: The main signs
Lots of people prefer to lie to themselves as long as it can protect their feelings. Understanding when a person is lying to themselves involves recognizing subtle signs of self-deception and examining their behavior and thought patterns.
Kate Yakimchuk lie personality defense Psychology 20 August 2023
How to protect your garden from ticks: Keep your children and pets safe
Protecting your garden from ticks is important to ensure a safe and enjoyable outdoor space. Ticks can transmit diseases, so taking preventive measures can help safeguard both you and your plants.
Kate Yakimchuk ticks pests gardening Garden 13 August 2023
How porcupines protect themselves: Unusual defense mechanisms
Porcupines have developed a unique and effective defense mechanism to protect themselves from enemies and potential predators. Their primary defense lies in their quills, which are sharp, barbed spines covering their bodies.
Kate Yakimchuk porcupines wild animals animal facts nature Animals 22 July 2023
How to get rid of moles in your garden: Underground destruction
While moles seem to be small and kinda adorable animals, they can damage your garden, destroying roots and digging tunnels. If moles are causing damage to your garden, there are several steps you can take to address the issue.
Kate Yakimchuk moles gardening tips pests wild animals Garden 18 July 2023
How hailstorm can be dangerous to your garden: Make sure you protect your plants well
Gardeners should check weather forecasts regularly to make sure that a sudden weather change won't destroy their crops. Hailstorm can bring lots of damage to plants, so you need to protect your garden well.
Kate Yakimchuk hailstorm weather gardening tips Garden 16 July 2023
How to protect your garden plants from excessive moisture: When lots of water is too much
Protecting garden plants from excessive moisture is crucial to prevent issues such as root rot, fungal diseases, and plant stress. While watering is vital for healthy plants, rainy seasons and bad drainage can destroy your plants easily.
Kate Yakimchuk watering gardening tips mulching garden beds Garden 15 July 2023
Protecting your garden from wildlife: Effective measures
Wild animals can damage your garden, and they can also be just unsafe to be around. If you find that wild animals are causing damage or disturbances in your garden, there are several strategies you can employ to protect your plants and maintain a harmonious coexistence.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals gardening tips Garden 12 July 2023
How to protect your skin from UV rays when gardening: Stay safe while enjoying your hobby
Gardening can be very beneficial for your mental and physical health, but only if you're careful. One of the most potentially dangerous things in your garden is UV - it can damage your skin and even cause skin cancer.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips sunburn sunscreen Garden 2 July 2023
How hares can damage your garden: Protect your trees and crops
Gardeners are well-aware of pests and birds that can damage their gardens, but there are more things that can ruin your plants. Hares seem sweet, but they can create lots of damage, especially when you do nothing to protect your garden.
Kate Yakimchuk pests hares gardening tips Garden 30 June 2023
Useful Tips: How to Get Rid of Ants in the House
Ants in the house can be a real problem. Insects lay their eggs in food, house plants. Carpenter ants, if there are a lot of them in a private house, can even destroy wooden walls, beams, ceilings, turning wood or wood boards into dust.
Diana Dashkevich ants home advices lifehacks Helpful tips 29 June 2023