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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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Is Hairy Bittercress Edible – Learn How To Use Hairy Bittercress Weeds
What you may not realize as you’re hoeing or pulling weeds, is that although it may look like just another stubborn invader, hairy bittercress actually has a pungent, peppery flavor and many uses in the kitchen. The entire plant is edible. Click here to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Greater Celandine Plant Info: Information About Celandine In Gardens
Greater celandine is an interesting, attractive flower known by several alternate names. Click on this article for greater celandine plant info, including concerns about greater celandine in gardens. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Giant Hogweed Information – Tips For Controlling Giant Hogweed Plants
Giant hogweed is one scary plant. What is giant hogweed? It is a Class A noxious weed and is on several quarantine lists. Learn more about its control and where it grows in this article. Click here for additional information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Preventing Granulate Ambrosia Beetles: Granulate Ambrosia Beetle Prevention And Treatment
The granulate ambrosia beetle can completely devastate over 100 species of deciduous trees. Learn how to avoid this damage with the ambrosia beetle control info found in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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How To Use Garlic Mustard Plants – Garlic Mustard Recipes And Harvest Tips
Curious about garlic mustard edibility? Garlic mustard may have tasty potential, but it is a noxious weed. It is a biennial plant that can be used in cooking but whose presence is potentially damaging to native flora. Learn more about using garlic mustard plants in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Chinch Bugs In Lawns: Learn About Chinch Bug Control
What are chinch bugs? These insect pests are known to plague turf grass across North America. There is a species for almost every climate and their activities cause irreparable damage to lawns. Click this article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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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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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Powdery Mildew: Homemade And Organic Remedies
Powdery mildew is a common problem in areas that have high humidity. It can affect almost any type of plant, appearing as a white or gray powder. Learn how to treat powdery mildew here.
By Shari Armstrong
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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