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If only things could always go right in the garden. The fact of the matter is, sometimes they don't. Pests, disease, environmental hazards and more can strike your plants. Learn what they are and how to prevent them here.
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Gummy Stem Blight Control - Treating Black Rot Fungus In Cucurbits
Gummy stem blight is a fungal disease of melons, cucumbers, and other cucurbits. Stem blight treatment must start before you even plant the seeds to be entirely effective. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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White Rust Disease - Controlling White Rust Fungus In The Garden
Also called Staghead or white blister, white rust disease affects cruciferous plants. Learn more about this fungal disease and how to treat it in the following article. Click here for more information.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Broomsedge Plant: How To Get Rid Of Broomsedge
Broomsedge grass is a perennial, native weed reseeding from the heads of the broomsedge plant. The best way to get rid of broomsedge in the lawn is to stop it before it can spread. This article will help.
By Becca Badgett
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Crown Rot Identification And Tips For Crown Rot Treatment
Crown rot commonly affects many types of plants in the garden. So what exactly is this and how do you stop crown rot before it is too late? Read this article for information on crown rot disease.
By Nikki Tilley
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Wind Damaged Plants: Tips On Helping Plants After A Tornado
When winter weather gets wild and windy, trees can suffer. But if a tornado hits your area once warmer weather returns, you may see extensive damage to your plants and garden, even if your house is spared. Learn how to save plants after a tornado in this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Kermes Scale Lifecycle: Tips On Treating Kermes Scale Insect Pests
What are kermes scale pests? Kermes scale are aggressive, sap-sucking pests that can cause significant damage to oak trees. Treating kermes scale on plants is attained by a variety of methods. Learn about kermes scale control in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Keep Deer From Eating Plants - Garden Deer Protection For Plants
Trying to keep deer out of the garden can be frustrating but with a little know-how and ingenuity, your efforts could be well worth the trouble. Read here to learn how to keep deer out of gardens.
By Nikki Tilley
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What To Do About Ants – How To Get Rid Of Ants In The Garden
You may be troubled by ants invading your garden beds. If you want to know how to get rid of ants, or need help controlling them, click here.
By Gardening Know How
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Beaver Damage To Trees: How To Protect Trees From Beaver Damage
While it's frustrating to notice signs of beaver damage to trees, it's important to recognize the importance of these wetland creatures and strike a healthy balance. Click this article for some helpful tips for protecting trees from beaver damage.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Needle Cast Treatment – Learn About Stigmina And Rhizosphaera Needle Cast In Trees
Have you ever seen a tree, such as spruce, with healthy-looking needles at the tips of the branches, but no needles at all as you look further down the branch? This is caused by needle cast disease. Find out more in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Trap Plants For Aphids: Plants That Repel Aphids In The Garden
Controlling aphids with plants is an easy and effective practice that anyone can do. Use the information found in this article to learn more about plants that naturally repel aphids as well as trap plants for aphid pests.
By Liz Baessler
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Types Of Moose Deterrents – Tips On Keeping Moose Out Of The Garden
Moose in the garden is a problem that doesn't happen in all parts of North America. That said, for those gardeners with a lifetime of experience of moose in yards, the key to success is mixing it up and confusing these huge grazers. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Castor Oil For Garden Use: Tips On Treating Pests With Castor Oil
Castor oil for garden use may repel voles, moles, and possibly other digging and tunneling animals, such as armadillos. Using castor oil as pest control is a time-honored method and is non-toxic and safe around children and pets. Click here to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Freeze Damage To Plants - Information On How To Treat Frozen Plants
A crucial part of winterizing the garden is to protect half-hardy and sub-tropical plants. But what happens when they become frozen? Learn what to do in this article. Click here for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Alternaria Leaf Spot: How To Treat Alternaria In The Garden
Alternaria leaf spot in the garden is a real problem for growers, causing plaque-like spots on leaves and fruits. Treating alternaria can be difficult, so this article will show you how to treat this gardener's nightmare.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Soft Rot Disease: How To Help Prevent Soft Rot Bacteria
Bacterial soft rot disease is an infection that can devastate a crop of fleshy vegetables but affects other plants too. Learn more about the disease and how to control it in this article.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Treating Cyclamen Mites: How To Control Cyclamen Mites
Cyclamen mites can be very damaging to flowering plants and often go undetected until damage is already done. Click here to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis