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Gardening Tip of the Day
The carrot rust fly is a serious pest for gardeners growing carrots. The carrot fly larva hatches in the soil and feeds on the carrot root, rendering the carrots useless.
Companion gardening is an … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Cats love to use soft soil in garden beds for their toilet duties. It is not only a nuisance, it is a health hazard to humans. If the cat who leaves the feces in … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
It is a fact that earthworms improve garden and agricultural soils, but it’s not so well known that earthworms also can help reduce weed growth.
Research has shown that earthworm castings, called vermicompost, … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Beer is messy. Salt is terrible for the soil. Vinegar has to be sprayed directly on the slugs. Moreover, to be sure, handpicking has to be one of the least favorite ways to kill … Continue Reading
Gardening Tip of the Day
Oats aren’t only a delicious and healthy choice of grain for human breakfasts; slugs love oats too.
If slugs are devouring your garden plants, here is one of many organic tips to protect them … Continue Reading