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What Do Groundhogs Like To Eat In The Garden?
Click here for info on groundhogs and what they like to eat in the garden and landscape.
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Purple Loosestrife Info - Tips For Purple Loosestrife Control
The purple loosestrife plant is an extremely invasive perennial. It has become a menace to the native plants where it chokes out the growth of all its competitors. This article has tips on how to control this weed.
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How To Rid Plants Of Leaf Miners
Leaf miner damage is unsightly and, if left untreated, can end up causing serious damage to a plant. Taking steps to rid plants of leaf miners will improve their overall health. Learn how to kill leaf miners in this article.
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Plants With Spotted Leaves: Fungal Leaf Spot Treatments
From indoor and outdoor gardeners alike, one of the most common gardening questions is: Why do my plants have spotted and brown leaves? Click here to read what may be causing your plant's leaf spots.
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Reasons For Early Leaf Drop: Why Are My Plants Losing Leaves
The reasons for unexpected leaf drop can be weather-related. Learn more about early leaf drop in trees and plants and how it can be weather-related here.
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Flower Drop Tips: Reasons Why Healthy Blooms Fall Off
If you've ever experienced the disappointment of having healthy buds and flowers drop off of your plants, this article is for you. Click here to find out what causes blossom drop in plants, and what you can do about it.
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Larvicide Treatment Tips: How And When To Use Larvicide
There are many ways to deal with pests in the yard or garden. If you have standing water, larvicides can be a good option in addition to preventative practices. Know the pros and cons before you use larvicides in your garden. Click here to learn more.
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What Is Milky Spore: Using Milky Spore For Lawns And Gardens
Japanese beetle larvae feed on grass roots, leaving ugly, brown dead spots in the lawn. However, they are susceptible to several biological controls, including milky spore disease. Learn more about this here.
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Indoor Thrips Control – Getting Rid Of Thrips On Houseplants
Thrips indoors are not as common as thrips on outdoor plants, but they do occur and it is important to take care of them before the damage becomes too difficult to deal with. It is best to identify them early in order to have the best chance in getting rid of them. Learn more here.
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INSV Information - Plants Affected By Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus
There are a lot of things that can happen to your plants between the moment they emerge from their seeds until they fruit or bloom, wilt and die. Of all the things that can go wrong, INSV may be one of the most challenging. Find out more about this disease here.
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Invasive Native Plants – Can Native Plants Become Invasive
Not all exotic and non-native plants are invasive, and not all native plants are strictly non-invasive. It can be confusing, but even native plants can grow in such a way that they become problematic and invasive. Learn more about this here.
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Fusarium Crown Rot Disease: Control Of Fusarium Crown Rot
Fusarium crown rot disease is a serious problem that can affect a wide range of plant species, both annual and perennial alike, rotting the roots and crowns. While there is no chemical treatment, this article can provide information on what to look for.
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Controlling Squash Bugs - How To Get Rid Of Squash Bugs
Squash bugs are one of the most common pests affecting squash plants, but also attack other cucurbits as well. Squash bug identification is relatively easy to recognize with tips from this article.
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Controlling Predatory Birds: What To Do For Birds Of Prey In My Garden
If you enjoy watching wildlife in your garden, for some of you, one animal you don't want to see is a bird of prey. Find out how to discourage hawks and owls from visiting your garden in this article should they be a threat to your peace of mind.
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Managing Henbanes – Black Henbane Weed Info And Growing Conditions
What is henbane? Henbane was introduced to North America from Europe. It has escaped cultivation since that time and is now found across most of the United States. Click here to learn more about this plant and its control.
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Hairy Galinsoga Control: Tips For Controlling Shaggy Soldier Weeds
Shaggy soldier weed plants are serious weed pests in many areas. Also known as Galinsoga weeds, they can reduce yield by up to half in row crops. Use the facts from this article so you can safely and successfully combat this tenacious weed.
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Coral Spot Fungus Information – What Are Signs Of Coral Spot Fungus
What is coral spot fungus? This damaging fungal infection attacks woody plants and causes the branches to die back. Here's what you need to know about the disease, what you can do to prevent it, and how to spot it on your trees and shrubs. Click here to learn more.
