Outdoor Guide

5 days ago | outdoorguide.com | Ryan Cashman

Garlic is one of the best things you can plant. Not only does it have tremendous value as an ingredient in the kitchen, but as a plant, it has properties that can serve to benefit any garden. Garlic repels numerous kinds of pests, and is an excellent companion plant for various flowers, fruits, and vegetables. It's relatively easy to grow, and can thrive in a number of different climates and weather conditions. However, it is far from the perfect option when it comes to some of its garden neighbors.

1 week ago | outdoorguide.com | Ryan Cashman

We all know that any kind of gardening is good for your health, whether growing vegetables or ornamental flowers. But did you also know that growing a garden can be good for the health of your entire yard? Getting specific about what plants you add to your garden can attract a whole host of beneficial insects you should avoid killing, whose presence will bring health and resilience to your whole yard. One of the most beneficial and beautiful of all insects to attract are butterflies.

2 weeks ago | outdoorguide.com | Danno Wise

Florida is home to a wide array of wildlife, both native and invasive. Among that menagerie is nearly four dozen species of snakes. A half-dozen of those are venomous, including some of the world's deadliest types of snakes. Those venomous species, which include one of the most dangerous snakes in Florida — the eastern diamondback rattlesnake — as well as the eastern coral snake, southern copperhead, cottonmouth, pygmy rattlesnake, and timber rattlesnake.

2 weeks ago | outdoorguide.com | Nicole Wisniewski

Your front yard is what everyone sees first when they pass your home or stop in for a visit. It sets the tone for your curb appeal. It's the welcome mat that tells people what kind of image you want to project and may even give guests a little taste of what they can expect when they walk inside your home. To that end, you probably want it to look neat, trimmed, and tidy; elegant, lush, and embellished; or maybe even polished, poised, and professional.

2 weeks ago | outdoorguide.com | Danno Wise

The Hawaiian Islands attract over 10 million visitors each year, many of whom enjoy spending time in the water. Whether they realize it or not, there are numerous creatures to beware of when swimming in Hawaiian waters, including several of the world's most dangerous types of sharks. Although they are often depicted as gods or guardians in traditional Hawaiian folktales, unfortunately, there are many negative shark encounters each year, including numerous fatalities.