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Darn Bugs
Perhaps of interest A timetable graph of insect in here. Bill trying to use some diatomaceous earth on a plant whose name skips me but I'd like to see it not torn to shreds.
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What is the best weeder for lawns and gardens?
Ideally we want just one weeder for the lawn and the garden, but if absolutely necessary will get separate ones. Which is best in your experience? Speaking of experience we have none but came up with...
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hornworms on tomato plants
Is there an easy way to get rid of hornworms on my tomato plants? I am a new gardener. I found one yesterday and one today, theya are hard to see and there are probably more. I googled and found...
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which soil for flower bed
I have an empty flower bed that follows the semi circular bay window at the front of my house. It has been empty since we moved in, and just has stones and gravel at the bottom (and some weeds!). It...
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Small garden with walled beds
Hi! My Father-in-Law has a small walled garden and has recently had a small wall built around the edges of the garden to create flower beds. The issue is that the existing plants are now about a foot...
 
Cascalote tree losing leaves
I live in the AZ desert and have a Cascalote tree [Caesalpinia cacalaco] that my local nursery planted. It's approx. 8 feet tall x 8 feet wide. It was beautiful when it was planted four months ago,...
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Move over Terminator, Here Comes the Zombie....Can It Get any Better
Boo Doo!! Boy Howdy, Doo(fus)....seems like our old buddies at monsatano are really getting the act together. You know monsatano, those Profitable Purveyors of Cnemical Death and Fsked With Seedstock....
 
roots taking over!
Hello all! Brand new to this forum and to gardening, so please bear with me! Our neighbours have a large tree (I THINK it's an elm tree, but I'm not sure) growing right alongside our fence. There are...
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Californian Poppies Cuttings
Hi Everyone, This is another post about how to get more plants from only one. This time it's for californian poppies and I am specifically wondering if I can take cuttings from them and if so what is...
 
Upside down tomato planting
Some friends of mine are growing a plant in one of these things. It takes more care than a plant in the ground, but it is great if you don't have any ground to plant in. Theirs has done well through...
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triclopyr and ivy
I've got a couple big pines that I've left get overrun by english ivy. I've cut the vines back (a few weeks ago) all the way up to about 8' but the ivy still seems healthy. So, should I just let this...
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2 questions from new poster
This is a wonderful forum for learning, and I hope someone can offer suggestions for 2 issues we face in our yard. The first is that we have an underground well and need to fertilize the lawn over it....
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Run, Rabbit, Run
Someone must have put a package of Viagra in the briar patch. Bunnies are everywhere this year. Talking about the Eastern cottontail. Everytime you look out the window, there are bunnies. It's a...
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Brambles and Poison Ivy
Cut the vines near the soil. When new growth appears, apply Roundup. You can apply Roundup with a soft brush if plants you want to keep are close. A second (or more) application is often needed for...
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Blueberry Bushes
I transplanted 2 Blueberry Bushes from the shade where they did not blossom or bear fruit to a sunny spot and wonder if it is too late for them to do both. I live in Connecticut.
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