Fall will be here before we know it. Many things change as we get closer to autumn. The leaves begin to change, the gardens are finishing production, the landscape is getting ready to be put to bed for the season, and the compost pile continues to grow. Compost pile?
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El otoño estará aquí antes de que nos demos cuenta. Muchas cosas cambian a medida que nos acercamos al otoño. Las hojas comienzan a cambiar, los jardines están terminando la producción, el paisaje se está preparando para ser acostado para la temporada y la pila de compost continúa creciendo. ¿Compost?
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Carpenter ants are one insect that is 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 is a good idea to control them.
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If your turf is looking a little worse for wear, you aren’t alone. There is still hope for a lush, green lawn this year. Just a few simple steps will help to get a lawn that will make the neighbors jealous.
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Chartreuse isn’t the first color we think of to describe tree leaves. The color is half green/ half yellow, but it is the perfect color to describe many trees in the area right now. What is causing trees to be this color and why is it happening now? Chlorosis could be to blame and there are many causes for the yellow/green color. With a little know-how you can have your trees back to their dark green color.
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Whether you pronounce it toe-may-toe or ta-mah-toe, either way you say it they are both delicious. Tomatoes are grown in over 86 percent of home gardens in the United States, making them the most popular homegrown vegetable. There are many common diseases and problems that can plague tomatoes. With a little help, you can keep your tomatoes in tip top shape.
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They’re baaaaccck!! That’s right, the Japanese beetles are back. What exactly is a Japanese beetle and why should we be concerned? Knowing a little bit about these tiny terrors will help keep your landscape from becoming their next meal.
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The first official day of summer is almost here. June 20th marks the start of the summer season. This means a good time for cookouts, picnics, swimming, and grub control. Not exactly what you had in mind for summer fun? Knowing the pest and its habits can help keep you from spending all your summer fun time dealing with grubs.
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¿Has notado cedros con globos naranjas? Parece que los árboles han comenzado a crecer gelatina naranja. Hay un hongo entre nosotros. Averigüe qué puede hacer ahora que ha ocurrido la infección y si hay algo que pueda hacer para prevenirla en el futuro.
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Have you noticed cedar trees with orange globs? It looks like the trees have started growing orange jelly. There is a fungus among us. Find out what you can do now that infection has happened and if there is anything you can do to prevent it in the future.
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