Mosquitos can be more than just a nuisance

As we transition from spring to summer and temperatures climb, it’s mosquito season.  Not only are these flying pests annoying, their bite can be anywhere from mildly irritating to seriously painful.  AND they can transmit disease, so it’s a good idea to start with preventing them from breeding.  Don’t let mosquitoes breed in your yard! …

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Creeping garden thugs do a lot of damage

Snails and slugs love to eat plants with tender foliage and fruit. Favorites include seedlings and plants with succulent foliage; they seriously damage basil, beans, cabbage, lettuce, and many other vegetable plants along with dahlia, delphinium, hosta and marigold.  Ripening fruits close to the ground like strawberries are easy targets. And they’ll climb trees to …

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A dastardly duo of diseases that can plague your roses

Gorgeous roses are a wonderful addition to any garden. But throw in a few days of spring rain and voila, you might end up with nearly naked plants. This dramatic effect is likely a result of infection by either blackspot or rust, the gardener’s pestilence of wet spring or fall months. Effectively managing these invaders …

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