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Dandelions – Growing and Harvesting Dandelions

John — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:20:58 +0000

Dandelions are usually considered a week to be eradicated from our lawns. But over the years many people had a different view of the dandelion, more as a crop than a weed. Here are some tips on harvesting dandelions, and an overview of the benefits of growing and eating dandelions.

Title: The Miracle of Mother Earth: the Dandelion

Creeping Charlie – How to Kill Creeping Charlie

John — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:56:57 +0000

Creeping Charlie is a weed that plagues many gardeners all over the country. Here is a look at how to identify creeping charlie, some of the historical uses for it, and one gardeners approach to killing creeping charlie.

Deer Fencing – A Look at Different Types of Deer Fences

John — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:08:17 +0000

There are a number of different types of garden fences. Unfortunately, one of the most popular are deer fences. While deer are one of the more popular types of wildlife, they are also one of the hardest to keep out of the garden. Here is a look at the different types of deer fences.

How to Get Rid of Ants – Natural Ant Killers

John — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:17:40 +0000

Nothing is more irritating than ants around the house. It seems like they come from nowhere and there’s always more ants than you know how to handle. Here is a look at how to get rid of ants by using some natural ant killers.

Squirrels Eating Tomatoes – Keeping Squirrels from Eating Tomatoes

John — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:40:47 +0000

Squirrels can be a pest in all sorts of places. That helps explain the popularity of items like squirrel proof birdfeeders. But another area where they can be a big nuisance is the tomato garden. Here’s a handful of tips and ideas to keep squirrels from eating your tomatoes.

How to Kill Mealybugs – Tips for Killing Mealybugs

John — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:00:08 +0000

Small in size, but destructive and a real pest, mealybugs can be a problem both inside and outside the house. Here’s a look at some organic ways to kill mealybugs.

How To Kill Mealybugs

By Jared Garrett

Choke Weeds – How to Kill Choke Weeds

John — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:50:45 +0000

Choke weeds are one of the most persistent of weeds in the garden. Here’s a look at how to kill choke weeds in your garden.

How you can choke out weeds

By Catherine Smith

Insecticidal Soap – Pros and Cons of Making Insecticidal Soap

John — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:49:16 +0000

Insecticidal soap is one of the more common organic pest controls. It is used for controlling a variety of pests like spider mites and aphids. Many gardeners like to make their own soap. Here’s a look at the advantages and disadvantages of making your own insecticidal soap.

Pond Mosquito Control – Tips for Controlling Pond Mosquitoes

John — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:28:03 +0000

A pond is a great water feature to have in your yard. But, the danger with a still body of water like a pond is that mosquitoes may start to breed. Here’s some tips on controlling pond mosquitoes.

Title: Control Pond Mosquitoes – 5 Ways to Bite Back

Get Rid of Spider Mites – Natural Controls for Spider Mites

John — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:28:26 +0000

Spider mites are a common garden pest, and they can affect many types of crops in the home garden. While there are pesticides that can be used to control spider mites, many people prefer to use an organic or natural control for them like insecticidal soap. Here’s an article that looks at a few natural ways to control spider mites.