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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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Carpenter Bee Control: How To Prevent Carpenter Bee Damage
Carpenter bees pose little threat to people, but they can cause serious damage to exposed wood. Read this article to find out how to get rid of carpenter bees. Click here for more information.
By Jackie Carroll
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Uses For Diatomaceous Earth - Diatomaceous Earth For Insect Control
Have you ever heard of diatomaceous earth? If not, this article will provide information and tips on using diatomaceous earth in the garden so you can take advantage of all its benefits.
By Stan V. Griep
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Pin Nematode Treatment: How To Stop Pin Nematodes
Troublesome pests like pin nematodes may be difficult to detect without prior suspicion of their presence. Awareness of pin nematode symptoms may help in determining whether or not this may be an issue in the home garden. Learn more about the pests in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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Pink Rust Mite Damage – Learn How To Kill Pink Citrus Rust Mites
Although pink citrus rust mite pests may be a pretty color, there is nothing cute about these destructive insects. Anyone growing citrus in a home orchard should be able to recognize pink citrus mite damage. If you need more information, this article will help.
By Teo Spengler
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Learn About Plant Rust Disease And Rust Treatment
Plant rust is a general term that refers to a rather large family of fungi that attack plants. Rust fungi are easy to identify on the plant and quite treatable using the tips provided in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Stunt Nematode Control: How To Prevent Stunt Nematodes
You may never have heard of stunt nematodes, but that doesn’t mean that these microscopic worms aren’t affecting you. If you’re looking for a description of stunt nematode symptoms, plus a few tips on stunt nematode control, then this article can help.
By Teo Spengler
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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.
By Teo Spengler
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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.
By Tonya Barnett
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Darcy Larum
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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.
By Darcy Larum
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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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Gummy Stem Blight Control - Treating Black Rot Fungus In Cucurbits
Gummy stem blight is a fungal disease of melons, cucumbers, and other cucurbits. Stem blight treatment must start before you even plant the seeds to be entirely effective. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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.
By Jackie Rhoades
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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.
By Becca Badgett
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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.
By Nikki Tilley