Do Horses Kick When Playing?

You’ll often see horses frolicking in a field, galloping, bucking and kicking as they go. It’s a way to burn off steam and stretch their limbs. This type of kicking isn’t intended to cause harm but may do so by accident. Playful kicking isn’t something you need to–or even can–correct. Read more…

Does Horsetail Contain Collagen?

When applied to the skin, it can help heal rashes, burns and wounds thanks to its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Another anti-ageing benefit is the silica in horsetail which contains collagen. Does horsetail build collagen? Skin Smoothing Horsetail is an excellent source of silica, which helps promote the production of Read more…

Does Horsetail Grow Back?

Spray with Weed Killers Besides being impervious to all but the most toxic chemicals, horsetails are “killed” only on the top growth and will eventually regrow. The only permanent way to rid a garden of horsetails is relatively simple, but takes time and effort. Will a horse tail grow back? Read more…

Is Horsetail Good For Compost?

Yes you can compost it. Is horsetail good for the garden? A natural fungicide, horsetail ‘tea’ is used to treat fungal problems including powdery mildew and black spot and makes a magnesium rich spray which can be applied directly to plants and as a soil feed. Can you burn mares Read more…

Do Deer Eat Horsetail Reeds?

One more wild food attractive to deer is horsetail. This perennial plant grows about 18 inches tall and has dark green stems that form in sections. Should you trim horsetail reed? Pruning Horsetails Horsetails are great plants to have in your garden if you don’t want to have to spend Read more…