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I’m no stranger to getting a little dirty and pulling weeds by hand. I’ve also been known to reach for the Roundup sprayer when clearing weeds from my back patio and garden path. As a pet owner, I never use any lawn care chemicals without confirming that they’re safe to use around dogs and cats. …
Weeds are the bane of many a homeowner. Even if your lawn is fairly healthy and low-maintenance, it may be necessary to treat tough weeds once or twice per year. So when you do take the time to spray Roundup on your lawn, you want it to be worth your while. Unfortunately, there are a …
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Despite the controversy that sometimes surrounds it, Roundup is a bit of a miracle product. Few other herbicides can eliminate weeds as safely and efficiently as the active ingredient in Roundup — glyphosate. As any gardener knows, however, one of the trickiest aspects of herbicide use is killing the things you don’t want while protecting …
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Although the last place you want ants in is the kitchen, they can cause quite a problem in open spaces too. Ants will often build mounds in lawns and yards, destroying grass, making it difficult to mow the lawn, and overall deteriorating the quality of the yard you worked so hard on. To really learn …
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Not everyone likes seeing insects in the garden, on the patio, or in the living room, but hoverflies are some of the most common outdoor insects and they play an important role because they are key pollinators. They can often be annoying because of their constant buzzing and flying into people, making you wonder how …
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Flies are the second most annoying insects in the world (mosquitoes retain the title in that category). They’re found on every corner of the globe, barring extremely cold places, and it’s likely that they’re found on your porch too. Because of this, you might be looking at how to get rid of flies on the …
Ground bees are often seen in lawns and gardens, especially gardens with plenty of flowering plants. Although they’re harmless, many people want to know how to get rid of ground bees out of fear of being stung. After investigating this problem deeply, I’ve found that methods of deterring (water, vinegar, cinnamon) work best, but even …
Although people are often afraid of bees because they’re known to sting every once in a while, most gardeners are aware of their importance. Bees are, in fact, the most important pollinators in the world, and killing a bee is a small crime against nature. A bee won’t sting someone unless they step on it …
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Lawns have a lengthy and ever-evolving history. While their cultivation began as markers of prestige and economic position, they now support everyday people in enjoying the outdoors. Especially, around their homes. Through years of nurturing my own green spaces, I’ve discovered that honing your lawn care skills often entails trial-and-error exercises in seeding, watering, fertilizing, …
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While several warm-season types of grass are well-adapted to the dry heat of Arizona, there are none that also tolerate the state’s cooler winter temperatures (or vice-versa). So the best way to maintain a green lawn all year is by planting two different grass species. Most savvy Arizonans plant a mixture of Bermuda and a …
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