Several species of spider mites thrive in our gardens and on our houseplants, causing general plant decline for days or weeks before we detect their presence. Learn to recognize these tiny pests, and then use a combination of biological, spray, and cultural controls to eradicate them from your garden. Identifying Spider Mites To the unaided […]
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Taking care of your house is difficult enough as it is. Managing your work life and then coming home to a messy house is not ideal. While house cleaning may seem like a daunting task, it is really not if you know a few nifty tips and tricks. The key is to divide the tasks […]
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With summers at their peak, most of us have time to spare. What’s the better way to utilize our spare time than investing it in something productive and creative?! Landscaping has become a trend in the past few years. With environmental awareness on the rise, people are trying to pitch in; however, they can. If […]
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When people think of grass, they generally think of lawns. But ornamental grasses are not necessarily turf grass. However, deserts and arid plains are most often where many grasses are found. The fact that many varieties of grass are comfortable in desert gardens make them a natural there. The fact that many grasses are drought-tolerant […]
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If you’re heading off on vacation this year, you need to ensure your garden is as ready as you are. Of course, you’re not taking your garden with you on vacation, but you’re going to be leaving a gap in your gardening and maintenance schedule which needs careful consideration. You need to think about all […]
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A wildflower meadow is a fine alternative to a lawn for many organic gardeners. Once you’ve prepared your planting area and successfully germinated your wildflower seeds or established your wildflower plants, you can expect to enjoy your natural landscape for many years. However, this doesn’t mean that wildflower gardens are maintenance-free. You must invest a […]
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Hemerocallis or daylily is a perennial plant that grows trumpet like flowers on stems that rise above large clumps of leaves. The long strap like leaves create a mounding plant. Each leafless flower stem, called a scape, will have multiple flower buds. Each flower bud will open and bloom in one day, hence the common […]
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