{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Eco-Friendly Fixes for Springtime Yard Woes","description":" Spring has sprung, and so have weeds, pests, and garden invaders! In this episode of The Backyard Naturalists, hosts Debbie and Laurie dig into eco-friendly solutions for common yard and garden challenges. From natural weed control methods like solarization and manual removal to chemical-free pest management with neem oil, diatomaceous earth, and even beer traps (yes, really!)\u2014this episode is packed with practical, planet-friendly tips.  &amp;nbsp;  Learn how to attract beneficial insects, identify pesky plant invaders, and protect your spring blooms without harming the environment or disrupting your local food chain. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a backyard beginner, you\u2019ll find something useful\u2014and fun\u2014in this lively conversation rooted in nature-friendly wisdom.  &amp;nbsp;  If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our  Facebook page  or our  website. We would really like to hear from you.  &amp;nbsp; Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram. &amp;nbsp; Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http:\/\/www.thebirdfoodstore.com\/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.  &amp;nbsp;  Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.&amp;nbsp; We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don\u2019t forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast. &amp;nbsp; Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com. ","author_name":"The Backyard Naturalists","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thebackyardnaturalists.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35977735\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35977735"}