Determining garden pests today is a difficult thing without help from a gardener or a local garden expert at a gardening store. There are many creatures that are beneficial rather than harmful to a garden so it is imperative that you know what to look out for as pests so that you will enjoy a bountiful harvest each season. One thing that is beneficial is to write out a list […]
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People who like to garden will at some point face a pest problem. There are several different ways to control pests. Spraying the plants with insecticides is one solution. The problem with this method is that it is far from being an organic solution. There are safer organic solutions available today. The following part of the article will discuss those methods. Not only is organic pest control a healthier alternative, […]
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There are several common garden pests that can be readily identified through various means. These pests are aphids, earwigs, slugs and snails, and caterpillars. There are other common creatures that cause issues in a garden but these are often the most prevalent. Identifying which of the common pests are assaulting a garden is simple. Each has a different method of operation. Aphids are considered by many gardeners to be the […]
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Gardening is a great way to feed your family nutritious foods while saving money. Many also choose to garden because they worry about the types of pesticides that are being used on produce purchased at the supermarket. And while many stores have organic produce available it is often very expensive. Natural Garden Pest Control Unfortunately, going the natural route may leave you with a garden full of hungry bugs and […]
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Slugs, which are a close relative of snails, are a common pest in the garden. All slugs are hermaphroditic, possessing both female and male reproductive organs, which enable a small population of slugs to seem to explode overnight. Therefore, it is imperative to nip the problem in the bud to prevent garden problems later on. The easiest step to take when slugs are present is to eliminate their preferred habitat. […]
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Gardening is a productive hobby. There are dozens of reasons to take up gardening! It provides some food for your table, gets you outdoors and active as well as a routine of something to do daily for those who don’t work outside the home. While we love our gardens we don’t love gardening pests! These are creatures that rob you of plants, time, money and produce. There are many chemicals […]
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