When the young plants outgrow their protective covers, they are at a size where birds have little interest in them. To keep garden plants growing at a steady rate, fertilize them with manure tea or diluted fish emulsion every six weeks. The efficiency of air conditioner compressors can be increased by up to 10 percent if they are shaded by trees or shrubs. However, if you have an evaporative cooler, let the sun shine on it. Evaporative units need the sun to operate efficiently.
Toads eat cutworms and other insect pests.
Give them a home in your garden by placing inverted, clay flower pots in shady spots. Chip out a piece of the pot rim to give the toads an entrance to their home. Recycle kitchen scraps, such as meat trimmings, in a compost trench to avoid attracting birds or animals to your compost pile. Dig the trench between garden rows, and cover each addition with garden soil. The material will enrich your soil as it breaks down.