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Distorted Leaves on your Peach Tree? May be Peach Leaf curl

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Peach leaf curl is a common fungal disease affecting peach and nectarine trees, causing distorted, thickened, reddish leaves in spring. The good news is that it can be effectively managed using low-toxicity, preventative methods that focus on timing, tree health, and minimal intervention. Understanding Peach Leaf Curl Least Toxic Treatment Methods Cultural and Preventative Practices […]

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What Is That White Sticky Stuff on My Plant?

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It’s the chilly time of year when gardeners look ahead to spring—starting cool-season vegetables, finishing pruning chores, and finally paying attention to long-neglected houseplants. Taking a closer look at indoor plants can sometimes reveal more than dust, and one common winter surprise is mealybugs. How to Recognize Mealybugs Plants Commonly Affected What They Are and

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In Marin, It Is Always Rat Season

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“Rats everywhere!” read a recent NextDoor headline, followed by nearly a hundred frustrated homeowner comments. These days, it seems everyone has a rat story—from costly car repairs caused by chewed wiring to missing bird seed, gnawed garden produce, and unwelcome droppings in garages. One thing is clear: rat activity is on the rise, and it’s

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Got gnats buzzing around your houseplants?

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Enjoying your houseplants but noticing some small flies zipping around the soil? They may be fungus gnats.  These dark, delicate-looking flies look similar to mosquitoes. They’re attracted to light, so you first might notice these pests flying near windows indoors. Check your plant pots. If the soil in the pots is overly moist, fungus gnat

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Think before you spray

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Think before you spray. It sounds good, and makes sense relative to using pesticides. But what does it really mean? In a nutshell, it means that when you have a pest problem, understand what you’re trying to manage before you take action. Know what the pest is, determine how much damage you can tolerate from

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