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A Pesticide Primer
When pesticides are needed, one should always start with the safest thing and use it only on the target insect. |
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A Walk in the Woods
A simple walk in the woods can have a calming, therapeutic effect on the body and the mind. |
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An Illusion of Neatness: Garden Cleanliness
Some people's gardens always look as though they were momentarily expecting Architectural Digest's photographer. Others look ... |
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Angry Birds
Birds can be trained to eat when you do, giving you and your family a colorful, lively display during mealtime. |
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Are the Bugs Bugging You?
Mosquitoes thrive in wetlands, ponds and puddles --- anywhere that water is allowed to stand. Here are a few strategies to ... |
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Backyard Ponds
A pond or water garden will likely become the focal point for all your backyard conservation. |
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Beware Backflow
When water flows backward through the water supply system, it is called backsiphonage or backflow. When that water is ... |
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Beware of Birdseed
Birdseed carries the eggs of meal moths. In hot weather these varmints hatch, eat starch, then pupate and turn into small tan ... |
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Beware of Invasive Vines
If you have bare ground but don't want more lawn, evergreen ground covers are very good. |
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Birdhouse For Beginners
With its classic good looks, this one-board birdhouse will fit anywhere. |
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Butterfly Gardening
We aren't the only ones attracted to beautiful flowers. Butterflies need the nectar that many flowers offer to survive. |
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Caring for Your Poinsettias
The vibrant poinsettia, the flowering plant most often associated with Christmas, is a relative newcomer on the holiday scene, ... |
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Climate Zones
Understanding the subtle differences of the four climate zones can help homeowners implement effective energy-saving ... |
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Compost Aeration
The microorganisms in the compost pile function best when the materials are as damp as a wrung-out sponge and have many air ... |
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Compost Materials
Anything that was once alive will naturally decompose. However, some organic wastes should not be composted at home.
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Compost Surface
If the microorganisms have more surface area to feed on, the materials will break down faster. Chopping your garden debris ... |
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Compost Temperature
The most efficient decomposing bacteria thrive in temperatures between 110F and 160F. Thus, the hotter the pile, the faster ... |
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Compost Volume
Compost piles trap heat generated by the activity of millions of microorganisms. A 3-foot by 3-foot by 3-foot compost pile is ... |
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Composting
Composting turns household wastes into valuable fertilizer and soil organic matter. |
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Construction Landscaping
During construction, soil will often be without grass, trees, shrubs, and other plants. Without this protective vegetation, ... |
