Gardening

Recipes For Organic Garden Pest Control

April 23, 2012
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Spring is here and it’s time to spend more time outside gardening. Keep your yard pesticide-free by using organic pest control remedies from your pantry. If you have any of the pests below, try these recipes.

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Add This Home & Garden Resource to Your Daily Routine

May 14, 2011
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I have a new role as the Channel Leader for Tree.com’s Home and Garden Channel.  While the site is new and working out some final kinks, I would love it if you’d add it to your reader.  We’ll talk about laundry, kids and chores, organizing, gardening, design, cleaning, DIY and various “how to” topics.  The goal is for you to walk away with some helpful advice that you’ll actually use.  Let’s face it, we’re all [...]

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Easy Single Bloom Orchid Arrangements

May 6, 2011
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When I lived at the Four Seasons Hotel apartments, I only saw the florist once in 4 years. There are impressive arrangements all over the hotel. I would wake up in the morning and, voila, the vases would be full of different flowers in gorgeous arrangements I wouldn’t even suggest that you try at home. Being back in the hotel has been a treat. I find myself paying attention to details, like the flowers, that [...]

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Natural Snail and Slug Control Using Beer

February 25, 2011
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The damage and little slimy trails suggest that snails and slugs have been grazing on my plants. In addition to picking them off, we usually sprinkle Sluggo around the yard. Even though Sluggo is organic, I don’t like using it around my vegetables and herbs. My peppers are currently being eaten by both slugs and snails so I’m experimenting with some ways to control these garden pests naturally.

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Why You Should Check Your Citrus Trees

February 17, 2011
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Many homeowners are not aware that their beloved citrus trees could be under attack by a dangerous pest that can carry a disease called Huanglongbingg (HLB), or citrus greening disease. The disease is a potential death sentence for California citrus trees, and the State is asking homeowners to help stop it by being proactive. The pest is already in some parts of California and San Diego County is on alert, as the pest has been [...]

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What to do in Your Garden in January

January 14, 2011
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It is hard to believe it’s January here in La Jolla/San Diego, where it’s 70 degrees outside.  In weather like this, there is plenty you can do outside, however, I typically lack motivation this time of year.  Here is a list of basic tasks you can do anywhere you live: Take care of your indoor plants:  Dust them off so their pores don’t clog. You can rinse them off in the sink or use a [...]

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