
- Why You Have Ants in Your House
- Using Natural Solutions, Like Lemon, to Deter Ants
- Does Lemon Really Help Against Ants?
- Other Natural Ant Deterrents
Mary Ellen Ellis has been gardening for over 20 years. With degrees in Chemistry and Biology, Mary Ellen’s specialties are flowers, native plants, and herbs.

- Why Gardeners Should Worry About Overwintering Bugs
- Fall Garden Cleanup: Your First Line of Defense
- Inspect Garden Structures and Entry Points
- Use Plants and Natural Methods to Deter Pests
- Keep the Garden from Becoming a Gateway to Your House
Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals.
- Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager