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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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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
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What Is A Bug Light - Using Bug Light Bulbs In The Garden
It’s easy to forget in the dead of winter about the havoc bugs tend to wreck on summer evenings. Bug light bulbs may be the answer and you don’t have to zap them, just repel them.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Stop Other Birds On Hummingbird Feeders – Do Other Birds Use A Hummingbird Feeder
Many bird-loving gardeners hang hummingbird feeders, hen discover other species of birds have invaded and chased the hummers away. If this is you, read on for tips.
By Laura Miller
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Spotted Lanternfly Control – How To Get Rid Of Spotted Lanternflies
If you see wilting, branch death, flagging of trees and vines combined with honeydew and accompanying sooty mold, you’re probably looking at Spotted Lanternfly damage. Read on to learn about Spotted Lanternfly control.
By Amy Grant
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How To Get Rid Of Squash Bugs Naturally
Are squash bugs sucking the life out of your cucurbit crops? Growing companion plants is one method of controlling these destructive pests.
By Laura Miller
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Deter Deer And Prevent Ticks By Getting Rid Of Honeysuckle
We don’t usually think of sweet-smelling honeysuckle as being unsafe, but the deer love it. and where there are deer there are often ticks. Read on for more reasons to avoid non-native honeysuckles.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Animals, Insects, And Bugs That Eat Plants At Night
What are some common nocturnal garden pests that eat plants at night? Click here to find out.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Birds Eating Sunflower Leaves In The Garden
Mysterious damage to your sunflowers’ leaves could be from hungry lesser goldfinches. Learn why.
By Susan Albert
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DIY Fungus Gnat Trap To Keep Pests Off Houseplants
Are there tiny bugs buzzing around your house all of a sudden? They may be fungus gnats. Click to learn how to get rid of them.
By Amy Grant
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What Is Edema: Tips For Treating Edema In Plants
Ever have one of those days when you feel a little sluggish and bloated? Well, your plants can have the same problem. Read this article to learn about edema in plants. Click here to learn more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Deer Resistant Garden Plans – Creating A Deer Resistant Garden
Deer are lovely to watch but not when they are stomping all over your vegetable garden or eating the tops off of your bulbs. Creating a deer resistant garden is a must for any gardener who suffers from these grazing marauders. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Dust Storms And Gardens: How To Protect Plants From Desert Storms
Sand storms in the desert wreak some of the most severe havoc on your garden. Learn how to protect plants from these desert storms in the following article so you won't be left in the dust. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Spotted Winged Drosophila Control: Learn About Spotted Winged Drosophila Pests
If you have a problem with withering and browning fruit, the culprit may be the spotted winged drosophila. This little fruit fly can ruin a crop, but we have the answers. Find the information you need on spotted winged drosophila control in this article.
By Jackie Carroll