Author: Lisa Hayden-Matthews

Do you fear that your home may be infested with rats? Do you often hear loud scratching and squeaking noises every night? Well, that’s one sign that you have unwanted visitors living in your home. Rats are common pests in most households and they should be eliminated right away before they do serious damage to…

Are you into pottery and are interested in preparing your own clay? Finding and preparing clay makes playing with it more exciting, fun, and meaningful. But, where can you find one? The first place you’ll probably start looking would be your backyard. There may or may not be clay in your backyard, however, if there’s…

If you want to find out how to make a turtle pond, the first thing you should know is that it’s not going to be an easy task. Turtle ponds are essentially outdoor constructions, as opposed to indoor turtles that are allowed to chill in large aquarium tanks. Either way is fine but if you…

Ever wonder how to attract flying squirrels to your backyard? Flying squirrels with their gliding abilities can have magical impressions on both children and adults. They are called “Fairy Diddles” which is a cute nickname for these strictly nocturnal and seldom seen little rodent species. Their fur can glow to fluorescent pink which adds to…

Have you ever seen a possum? If you’re living in Virginia then you’ve probably seen one. A possum is a marsupial. This means the female carries its baby inside a pouch on her stomach. Yes! You got that right, just like a kangaroo. The female possum starts to get the babies riding on their backs…

Are you bothered by coyotes in your place? Do you know how to get rid of them? The coyote is actually a member of the dog family. It is a medium-size animal that resembles a German shepherd or a collie because of their drooping bushy tail, pointed ears, and slender muzzle. Most coyotes are grayish-brown…

Are you planning on renovating your yard but not sure what to do? Adding a backyard pond will give your yard a new and refreshing look. There is something soothing just watching the water moving and listening to the splashing sound coming from the fountain. Add in the beautiful light reflections on the pond in…

Keeping rabbits can be a great way to introduce kids to the joys of pet ownership. Note though that keeping rabbits as a pet is vastly different from having rabbits in your yard. Allowed loose, wild rabbits can be very destructive in gardens – especially if you happen to be growing crops. Worse, rabbits breed…

In the past decade, we have seen an alarming number of species go extinct. This is a clear sign that our planet is in trouble and that we need to do something about it. The reality is that humans are causing mass environmental destruction, leading to the extinction of many animals and plants. In this…

Have you ever thought of getting a salamander as a pet? Don’t you just love looking at them while they move around the yard? If you enjoy watching them, maybe it is time you caught one and keep it in an aquarium. Some may find it weird to have a salamander as a pet since…