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Gardening Tip of the Day
Toads love slugs. Attract and keep toads in the garden and there will be many less insect pests, and especially less slugs.
According to The U.S. Department of Agriculture, one adult toad can eat … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Flea beetles are an early season pest that can be easily controlled without poisons.
Flea beetles chew tiny holes in the leaves of plants. When they attack seedlings they can destroy the plants before … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Spinach is easy to grow and has few problems.
Here are some tips on how to grow this easy to care for vegetable.
Plant spinach early in the spring or early fall. Spinach likes … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Jalapenos are an easy to grow vegetable. They can be grown in pots, raised beds, or directly in the garden.
Jalapenos grow best when the soil is warm. Wait until the soil temperature is … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Many kinds of oil can control mosquitoes in most backyards. Vegetable oil, horticultural oil, mineral oil, or Neem oil can kill mosquito larvae in standing water according to a Rutgers University study published in … Continue Reading