If you want to attract or distract wildlife into your yard, one of the ways is through color. Although Hummingbirds love pink and red, bluebirds blue prefer blue. But what about squirrels? Can squirrels see color? The answer is yes, but with squirrels, there … Read more
It’s incredible how many times we received home remedy questions here at Backyard University. Oftentimes they are truly clever solutions to real problems around the yard; More often than not, they are simply what they call ‘old wives tales. Mothballs and squirrels The quick answer is … Read more
Koi are hardy fish and can withstand colder temperatures than many other types of fish. But what happens when winter comes? Can koi fish survive the winter? In this blog post, we will explore whether or not Koi can live through the cold winter … Read more
We all hate fleas, espically when they’re in our own backyard. There’s nothing worse than lying on your hammock, ready to relax, only to watch your pooch scratch and scratch. Fleas itch, bite and make you feel like your skin is crawling. They ruin … Read more