El primer día oficial del verano ya casi está aquí. El 20 de junio marca el inicio de la temporada de verano. Esto significa un buen momento para comidas al aire libre, picnics, natación y control de grub. ¿No es exactamente lo que tenías en mente para la diversión del verano? Conocer la plaga y sus hábitos puede ayudarlo a evitar que pase todo su tiempo divertido de verano lidiando con larvas.
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El Día del Árbol es un gran recordatorio de que cualquier momento es maravilloso para plantar un árbol. Hay muchas opciones cuando se trata de seleccionar un árbol. Elegir el adecuado para su situación no debería ser una tarea desalentadora. Descubra algunos consejos para seleccionar y plantar árboles para asegurarse de que su árbol siga siendo una inversión a largo plazo.
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Do you enjoy plants and gardening? Are you looking to learn more and hone your skills but don’t know where to go? The Extension Master Gardener program will educate you on many aspects of horticulture, allow you to test your knowledge and skills, all while serving your local community.
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Carpenter ants are one insect that are often misunderstood. They are an important part in the circle of life in decaying wood. Knowing a little more about these insects will help to understand why they are in a specific location and whether or not it might be possible to control them.
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Without a doubt we saw in increase in the interest in gardening and landscaping over the previous year. In the past, you had to know who to ask or what book to look in to find information on how to garden. Today the places to find information are endless. Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and the internet all have gardening information that is easily shared among friends and followers alike. Sometimes these ideas are tried and true while others are more “too good to be true.” I might not be the first to say it, but you can’t believe everything you read on the internet.
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Chartreuse isn’t the first color we think of to describe turfgrass. Its half green/ half yellow, but it is the perfect color to describe many lawns in the area right now. What is causing turf to be this color and why is it happening now? Iron chlorosis is to blame and there are many causes for the yellow/green color. Continue reading
Don’t let the idea of starting your own transplants scare you off. Starting your own transplants can be a rewarding experience as long as you follow a few simple rules and have the proper equipment. Continue reading
Research it before you apply it. Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay
Without a doubt the interest in gardening and landscaping has been on the rise for many years. In order to find information on how to garden in the past, you had to know who to ask or what book to look in. Today the places to find information are endless. Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and the internet all have gardening information that is easily shared among friends and followers alike. Sometimes these ideas are tried and true while others are more “too good to be true.” I might not be the first to say it, but you can’t believe everything you read on the internet. Continue reading
Don’t let this furry creature fool you.
Holidays will be here soon and that means house guests might be coming. Take a few steps now to make sure your ‘guests’ are the ones you want at your house, not the furry, unwelcome kind. Continue reading
Pick the right equipment and make proper pruning cuts.
Pruning is a science, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are some pruning guidelines that act as a starting point that make pruning a bit easier. Choosing the correct tools for the job will ensure success and a healthy plant. Lastly, a little knowledge of the plant you are pruning will help in the process and give you wonderful looking plants. Continue reading
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