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How Does Smoke Affect Gardens - Caring For Smoke Damaged Plants
Can smoke hurt plants? How does smoke affect gardens? These are great questions to be asking and the answers may surprise you.
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Keeping Bugs Out Of Sandboxes – How To Kill Sandbox Bugs
Among the most common problems found in sandboxes are insects. Keep reading to learn how to keep bugs out of sandboxes.
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Cypress Tip Moth Control: Cypress Tip Moth Signs And Treatment
If you’re noticing holes or small tunnels in the needles and twigs of some of your trees, it could be cypress tip moths. Learn more here.
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Grass Growing In Flower Bed: How To Kill Grass In Flower Beds
Grass can sometimes invade your flower beds, so try the strategies in this article for preventing and eliminating grassy weeds in your beds.
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Natural Indoor Moth Repellant: Learn About Herbs That Drive Away Moths
Did you know that you can actually deter moths with herbs indoors? Your very own dried herbs are great alternatives to toxic, stinky mothballs and will help you keep moths out of the house and away from your clothing and linens. Learn more in this article.
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Using Lime Sulfur In Gardens: When And How To Use Lime Sulfur
As gardeners, we can choose to spend a fortune on different chemicals that can have residual effects or we can use a natural-based product that has been used by growers and breeders for hundreds of years. Learn about using lime sulfur in gardens here.
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Showy Rattlebox Control: Managing Showy Crotalaria In Landscapes
People make mistakes. Unfortunately, some of these mistakes can harm animals, plants, and our environment. One example is the introduction of non-native, invasive plants like the showy crotalaria. What is showy crotalaria? Click here for the answer.
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Scorpion Control In Gardens: Learn What To Do About Garden Scorpions
Most scorpion stings to adults are not life-threatening but the pain is enough for you to consider scorpion control to prevent pets and children from getting hurt by these arthropods. Learn ways to rid the garden and other areas of scorpions in this article.
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White Rust Disease - Controlling White Rust Fungus In The Garden
Also called Staghead or white blister, white rust disease affects cruciferous plants. Learn more about this fungal disease and how to treat it in the following article. Click here for more information.
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Broomsedge Plant: How To Get Rid Of Broomsedge
Broomsedge grass is a perennial, native weed reseeding from the heads of the broomsedge plant. The best way to get rid of broomsedge in the lawn is to stop it before it can spread. This article will help.
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Crown Rot Identification And Tips For Crown Rot Treatment
Crown rot commonly affects many types of plants in the garden. So what exactly is this and how do you stop crown rot before it is too late? Read this article for information on crown rot disease.
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Wind Damaged Plants: Tips On Helping Plants After A Tornado
When winter weather gets wild and windy, trees can suffer. But if a tornado hits your area once warmer weather returns, you may see extensive damage to your plants and garden, even if your house is spared. Learn how to save plants after a tornado in this article.
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Kermes Scale Lifecycle: Tips On Treating Kermes Scale Insect Pests
What are kermes scale pests? Kermes scale are aggressive, sap-sucking pests that can cause significant damage to oak trees. Treating kermes scale on plants is attained by a variety of methods. Learn about kermes scale control in this article.
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How To Keep Deer From Eating Plants - Garden Deer Protection For Plants
Trying to keep deer out of the garden can be frustrating but with a little know-how and ingenuity, your efforts could be well worth the trouble. Read here to learn how to keep deer out of gardens.
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What To Do About Ants – How To Get Rid Of Ants In The Garden
You may be troubled by ants invading your garden beds. If you want to know how to get rid of ants, or need help controlling them, click here.
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What Are Twig Pruner Beetles: Tips On Twig Pruner Beetle Control
Small branches and cleanly cut twigs on the ground around a tree may indicate a problem with twig pruner beetles. The beetles attack many types of trees. Find out about identifying and controlling twig pruner beetles in this article.
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Beaver Damage To Trees: How To Protect Trees From Beaver Damage
While it's frustrating to notice signs of beaver damage to trees, it's important to recognize the importance of these wetland creatures and strike a healthy balance. Click this article for some helpful tips for protecting trees from beaver damage.
