As we get into summer’s final days you’re probably thinking about what plants you want for your fall garden or that last minute vacation you want to take. You don’t want to spend your last days of summer stressing about the health of your garden....
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If you’ve been looking for ways to control pests in your garden in a more environmentally way, you’ll see just about everywhere that you should be looking for products that contain Neem or botanical oils. What is Neem? Neem is a tree native to India, Azadirachta indica....
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Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that can affect a wide range of plants. It commonly affects lilac, azalea, tulip-tree, numerous perennials, and many other shrubs. It affects vegetables as well, including pea, okra, squash, and cucumber. Powdery mildew takes nutrients from the plant, weakening...
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We’ve all been there. From the green care professionals to the gardening enthusiasts to the average black-thumber desperately trying to hold onto the potted plant your kids gave you for Mother’s Day, we’ve all had the disheartening experience of coming home from a great vacation...
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Japanese beetle hatching season is coming soon and will be here before we know it. They typically start hatching around July 4th. They cause plant damage to forests, farms, flowers, ornamental trees, and shrubs. Keep reading to see our recommendations for this season. History The Japanese Beetle...
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When it comes to planting, having everything come out perfect is rare on the first try. One of the worst things that can happen is you putting in so much hard work only for your plant to not establish. Unfortunately, this is something that many...
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As you begin selecting plants for your garden this spring, you may come across bare root plants. Commonly found bare root plants include asparagus, berry canes (like raspberry and blackberry), rhubarb, some vines (clematis, grapes or kiwi), roses, and even some trees and shrubs. Here...
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Gardening tips alert! Pretty much everyone has a friend or family member who has an incredible garden that is the source of many exciting and healthy harvests. My pal Liz A. of Beverly, Massachusetts has the most gorgeous backyard victory garden around, so I asked...
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