Care
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Squash Vine Borer Prevention & Control
Squash vine borer (Melitta curcurbitae) is a garden pest that destroys squash plants and is almost impossible to stop once…
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Squash Bug Prevention & Control
The squash bug (Anasa tristis) is a pest to plants in the cucurbit family (squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, watermelon, etc.) and…
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Powdery Mildew Prevention & Control
Powdery mildew is a widespread plant fungal disease that affects both edibles and ornamentals, but when you find that your…
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Japanese Beetle Prevention and Control
Japanese beetle prevention and control is one of the most common challenges for gardeners each summer. Although they are one…
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A Guide to Using Cover Crops in the Home Garden
When vegetables are not actively growing in your garden, planting a cover crop can be an excellent, and potentially better…
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Why to Leave the Leaves
One of the best decisions that gardeners can make to increase the diversity of wildlife on the land that they…
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How to Water Your Garden and Landscape: Pro Tips – Part 1 of 5
For most of us, having access to water means simply turning the faucet handle. Voila! Water in abundance, right? Well,…
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How to Water Your New & Established Plants: Pro Tips – Part 2 of 5
Welcome to Part 2 of my 5-part series on efficient watering in your garden and landscape. Last week, I covered…
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How to Water and What to Use: Pro Tips – Part 3 of 5
There are a number of tools and methods to use when watering your landscape in the absence of rainfall. Efficient…
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Watering Your Garden: How Much Is Enough and Sources: Pro Tips – Pt. 4 of 5
There’s more to being wise with water than efficient garden watering. I often mention that more plants die from overwatering…
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