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If only things could always go right in the garden. The fact of the matter is, sometimes they don't. Pests, disease, environmental hazards and more can strike your plants. Learn what they are and how to prevent them here.
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Nettleleaf Goosefoot Weed Control: How To Get Rid Of Nettleleaf Goosefoot
Goosefoot is an annual weed closely related to chard and spinach. It invades lawns and gardens throughout the U.S., and if left to its own devices, it can take over. Learn about nettleleaf goosefoot identification and control in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Predator Urine In Gardens: Does Urine Deter Pests In The Garden
Of all garden pests, mammals are often the ones that can do the greatest damage in the shortest time. One strategy for warding off these animals is to use predator urine as a pest deterrent. Learn more about this pest control method here.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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How To Kill Grass Naturally – Kill Unwanted Grass In Your Yard
There are natural ways to kill unwanted grass without introducing chemicals into the home landscape. So if you have a patchy lawn, grass weeds or an area of sod you want removed for a garden bed, click this article for tips on how to get rid of grass naturally.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is Flame Weeding: Information On Flame Weeding In Gardens
Does using a flame thrower makes you uneasy? Find out more about using heat to kill weeds. Click this article to get additional information.
By Jackie Carroll
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Keeping Plants Safe In Frost: How To Protect Plants From Frost
Even if your climate experiences cold winters, a single frost can come late in the spring or early in the fall to kill your tender plants well before their time. Learn more about protecting plants from frost in the article that follows.
By Liz Baessler
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Protect Your Plants In A Freeze - How To Protect Plants From Freezing
Unexpected freezes can devastate landscapes and gardens. It can leave a gardener wondering how to protect plants from freezing and what is the best way to cover plants. Read here to find out.
By Heather Rhoades
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Controlling Foxtail Weeds - How To Get Rid of Foxtail Grass In Lawns
What is foxtail weed? The plant is usually an annual but occasionally a perennial. It invades disturbed soils across North America and produces thick "foxtails" of seeds that spread prolifically. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Get The Cure For Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is a fungus that plagues almost all gardeners. Finding a cure for powdery mildew is something that all gardeners look for eventually. This article can help with that.
By Heather Rhoades
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Soil Mite Info: What Are Soil Mites And Why Are They In My Compost?
Could your potted plants be lurking with potting soil mites? If you've ever come across these frightening-looking creatures, you may be wondering what they are. This article has more information.
By Susan Patterson
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What Is A Glassy Winged Sharpshooter: Learn About Sharpshooter Damage And Control
What is a glassy winged sharpshooter? This harmful pest is a type of large leafhopper that feeds on fluids in the tissues of various plants. Learn about managing glassy winged sharpshooters and tips on how to prevent transmission of dangerous plant diseases here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Do Essential Oils Stop Bugs: Using Essential Oil As A Pesticide
Do essential oils stop bugs? Can you deter bugs with essential oils? Both are valid questions and we have answers. Click on the following article for more information on using essential oils to deter bugs.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Seeds That Stick To Clothing: Different Types Of Hitchhiker Plants
There?s a hitchhiker lurking in your car right now and you don?t even know it. Fortunately, it?s not the kind that might end up on the nightly news, but it?s almost as bad where the ecosystem is concerned. Learn more about hitchhiking weeds in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Is Soft Scale – How To Recognize Soft Scale Insects
Lumps, bumps and weird cottony fluff on your plants are more than just some strange coincidence, they?re probably soft scale insects! Don?t worry, we have the answers to your burning soft scale questions. Click this article to learn more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Domestic Pigs In The Garden: How To Prevent Pig Rooting Damage
Even if it’s the domestic pet pig of your neighbor, pigs in the garden lead to rooting damage for your plants. Keep them out with tips found here.
By Amy Grant
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Soap For Garden Use: Using Bar Soap In The Garden And Beyond
Ever get tired of tossing out those small pieces of bar soap leftover from the bathroom shower or sink? Learn how to put them to use in gardens here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Gardening With Electric Fencing: Electric Fence Options For Gardens
If your garden has been trampled or nibbled on by marauding wildlife, electric fencing may be a viable solution. Click here for tips on using them.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Crow Damage To Lawns – Why Are Crows Digging In Grass
Lawn damage from crows can be disastrous to some. What is it with grass and crows? Can crow damage to lawns be repaired? Find out here.
By Amy Grant