If you’ve ever swatted mosquitoes on your own patio or watched aphids throw a party on your tomato plants, you know the frustration of unwanted bugs. Reaching for a chemical spray is tempting, but there’s a greener option that’s been hiding in plain sight: plants themselves. Certain plants produce scents and oils that insects can’t […]
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If you live in the suburbs of the USA, you know how important it is to have a beautiful lawn. People even tend to judge your character on the looks of it. If you are keeping it nice, neat and green, they estimate you will be a good neighbor; if you don’t invest in it, […]
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I truly love summer. The heat, the Sun, gentle breeze on your skin – no other season can compare. Summer nights are my favorite. If you ever had a chance to get out of the town, find a river and gaze at the stars, you’ve experienced the blissful peace. Unfortunately, during the summer my sworn enemies […]
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Hidden in the winter and found everywhere during the summer, ladybugs are not actually bugs. They are beetles, and there are over five thousand different species. Ladybugs are most of the time portrayed as gentle creatures, but actually, they are fierce predators. They are considered as a sign of good luck, if you’re not their prey […]
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When was the last time you took a walk through your garden? Have you noticed any ants around? These insects appear in every corner of the world, so having a colony in your backyard is nothing unusual. But, if left unattended, these small, hard-working fellows can be quite the pestilence. The damage done to plants […]
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I go out to the garden I have been working on in the backyard and find that the little rats have been at it again. I cannot believe that my trees have been gnawed at and that all my plants are lying around eaten haphazardly. Disgust fills me as I rant and rave. It’s time […]
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Useful tips on how to get rid of tomato worms Growing tomatoes should be one of a gardener’s greatest pleasures. From planting the seeds, watching them sprout and thrive right up to the moment the flowers bloom and turn into ripe, red fruit. But all this hard work can be undone if you get an infestation […]
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So you’ve spent all spring carefully tending your lawn, watering it and spreading new seed. It is finally looking lush, green and healthy. Time to sit back and relax, right? But now you’re noticing brown patches and your grass is starting to look bald. What is going on? Why is your healthy lawn looking yellow and […]
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