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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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Most Effective Roundup Alternatives For A Safe & Weed-Free Garden
The use of chemical weed control is surrounded by uncertainties and debate, especially Roundup and its effects. Are there safe alternatives to Roundup for weeds in the garden? There are. Click on the following article for more information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Garden Weed Management: How To Control Weeds In Your Garden
Managing weeds in the garden is not one of our favorite things to do - it's more like a necessary evil. Click here for more info.
By Nikki Tilley
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What Is Common Teasel: Tips For Controlling Teasel Weeds
Common teasel is an exotic plant native to Europe, brought to the US by the earliest settlers. It has escaped cultivation..
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is Burning Nettle: Getting Rid Of Burning Nettle Plants
What is burning nettle, and what does it look like? It resembles stinging nettle, and its name describes the misery it can inflict.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is White Campion & How To Control White Campion Weeds
It has pretty flowers, but is white campion a weed? Yes, and if you see flowers on the plant, the next step is seed production, so it?s time to take measures to control it. Here is some white campion info that will help you if this plant has appeared on your property.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Common Velvetgrass Control: Tips On Getting Rid Of Velvetgrass In Lawns
Velvetgrass is a common weed in lawns, ditches, disturbed soil, and even cropland. Keep reading for some tips on velvetgrass control. Getting rid of velvetgrass will help encourage native grasses and prevent it from spreading. Find tips for velvetgrass control here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Control Dame's Rocket or Sweet Rocket Wildflower
Dame's rocket, also known as sweet rocket and hesperis, may be an attractive flower but it behaves badly in the garden and is considered a noxious weed.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is Poison Hemlock: Where Does Poison Hemlock Grow And How To Control
Invasive poison hemlock is toxic in all of its parts. Its invasive nature makes it difficult to control, so wear gloves and protection.
By Jackie Carroll
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Spanish Needle Control and Tips On Managing Spanish Needle Weeds
Spanish needle is extremely aggressive and produces needle-like seeds that cling to everything they touch. If this sounds like a particular weed in your garden, the tips in this article can help with Spanish needle control.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Torpedograss Weeds: Tips On Torpedograss Control
How to safely and naturally get rid of torpedograss presents a great challenge, but it can be done.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Controlling Prostrate Pigweed - Tips To Remove And Kill Prostrate Pigweed
To kill prostrate pigweed amend your sandy soil, put on your gloves, and start pulling them out by the roots.
By Heather Rhoades
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Managing Tumbleweeds – Learn About Russian Thistle Control Methods
If you view tumbling tumbleweed as an icon of the American West, you are not alone. Tumbleweed's real name is Russian thistle and it is very, very invasive. For information about Russian thistle weeds, including tips on how to get rid of Russian thistle, click here.
By Teo Spengler
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Coltsfoot Information: Learn About Coltsfoot Growing Conditions And Control
Once valued as medicine, Coltsfoot can invade your garden space. It's easier to eradicate than some, but it takes a bit of perseverance.
By Jackie Carroll
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Poison Sumac Information and Learn About Poison Sumac Control
What is poison sumac? Learn to identify and manage this invasive carefully and effectively.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Controlling Johnson Grass and How To Kill Johnson Grass
Johnson grass has plagued farmers since its introduction as a forage crop. Many states require landowners to kill the invasive and noxious Johnson grass.
By Becca Badgett
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Ammonium Soap As An Herbicide
Ammonium soap can be used as an alternative herbicide for gardeners looking to tackle weeds. We'll tell you all about it.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Killing Garlic Mustard & Learn About Garlic Mustard Management
Garlic mustard is a cool-season biennial herb that may occasionally garlic mustard can become weedy; therefore, it is important to become familiar with garlic mustard weed management. Learn more here.
By Susan Patterson