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Diatomaceous Earth is not Beach Sand

The most common constituent of sand, in inland continental settings and non-tropical coastal settings, is silica (silicon dioxide, or SiO2), usually in the form of quartz, which, because of its chemical...

Rake or Shred and Insects

Putting the lawn to bed for the winter is one of the considerations of November.  The leaves have been falling.  Depending on the type of grass on your lawn and...

Feed & Protect Your Plants

If you did not prepare your flower beds or vegetable garden in February, now is the time to do it. If you have not been adding compost or soil amendments...

Get Personal With Your Garden

If you are putting in a fall garden, grow the vegetables that are most important to you or your family’s blood types. Have you ever thought of what vegetables or...

Post Holiday Travel Bed Bug Infestations

If you traveled during the holidays or had visitors from out of town, be on alert for bed bugs. They have dropped out of the news lately, but the problem...

Early spring, Early Pest

According to the followers of the Groundhog, we should see spring early this year or at the very least on time. No extended winter this year. The early warmth will...