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• Anaerobic Bacteria and Lawn Sod

  Animal feces can often trigger a high buildup of bacteria within the soil. Anaerobic bacteria,…

  Last Updated: Nov 3, 2010 | Views: 4638

• Organic Sedge Weed Control

  Organic weed control is an important aspect in the farming and home gardening of organic…

  Last Updated: Oct 5, 2010 | Views: 5493

• Black Rot Fungus

  Black rot is a disease caused by the Didymella bryoniae fungus. The disease may also…

  Last Updated: Sep 8, 2010 | Views: 5229

• Cyanobacteria Toxin in Fertilizer

  Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are oxygen-producing organisms that often overproduce when present in…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 5303

• An Analysis of Heavy Metals in Soil

  Plant fertilizer can give gardens the necessary nutrients for proper growth. Unfortunately, fertilizers contain more…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 3959

• Beneficial Nematodes for St. Augustine Grass

  Organic and biological means of controlling garden pests can reduce or eliminate the high costs…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 3725

• Calcium in Liquid Form for Plants

  All plants need a balance of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous for continued growth and a…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 4226

• Weevils & Water Hyacinth

  Your home garden pond offers habitation to wildlife and tranquility to your landscape but can…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 2703

• How Much Gypsum is Needed to Amend Soil?

  Gypsum is easily applied and amends soil in lawns and garden beds. Spread the granules…

  Last Updated: Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 3674

• Metal Contamination in Soils

  Heavy metals such as lead and arsenic can be found in both urban and rural…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 3937

• Organic Fertilizer Vs. Inorganic in Effects on the Environment

  Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are the main ingredients of inorganic fertilizer. Nitrogen is an essential…

  Last Updated: Jul 11, 2010 | Views: 5904

• What Are the Dangers of Organic Vegetables?

  As many people choose to grow and purchase vegetables that have been grown without pesticides…

  Last Updated: Jul 5, 2010 | Views: 4372

• How to Use a Plastic Trash Can As a Rain Barrel

  Conserving rainwater for garden and outdoor use not only proves to be eco-smart but it…

  Last Updated: Jun 19, 2010 | Views: 4282

• Pitcher Plant Uses

  Containing pitfall traps for drowning prey, pitcher plants are not only carnivorous but decorative as…

  Last Updated: Jun 14, 2010 | Views: 5970

• Organic Fruit Tree Pests

  Fruit trees grown without chemical pesticides, or organically, or susceptible to the same pests as…

  Last Updated: Jun 9, 2010 | Views: 3579

• Organic Pesticides for Vegetable Gardens

  Integrated pest management (IPM) is recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for organic pest…

  Last Updated: Jun 8, 2010 | Views: 3480

• Organic Fruit Tree Pesticides

  Most fruit trees need much care and tending to grow and provide a good yield.…

  Last Updated: Feb 16, 2011 | Views: 2423

• How to Learn Flower Arranging

  A gardener and home hobbyist has many opportunities to learn the art of flower arranging.…

  Last Updated: May 26, 2010 | Views: 4679

• Natural Weed Killer for Lawns

  With the trend towards environmentally friendly treatments for lawns increasing, the use of natural weed…

  Last Updated: May 25, 2010 | Views: 6244

• How to Get Rid of Rats From a Compost Heap

  Composting is an effective method to reduce waste, create fertilizer for the garden and cut…

  Last Updated: May 17, 2010 | Views: 5200

• How to Make a Carnation Bouquet

  A herbaceous perennial flower, the carnation proves to be a favorite garden and bouquet plant.…

  Last Updated: May 7, 2010 | Views: 4878

• How to Test for Contaminated Soil

  Contaminates are everywhere. Toxic substances such as sewage and lead cause substantial hazards for farmers…

  Last Updated: May 7, 2010 | Views: 4482

• How to Grow Grass Seed & Cover With Sheets

  Seeding a new lawn lets you choose the kind of grass you use to decorate…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 6534

• How to Plant Beautiful Flowers

  Whether you're moving onto a new property or you want to improve the look of…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4198

• How to Make a Fresh Flower Bouquet

  Regardless of the occasion, fresh bouquets bring beauty to the environment and make use of…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4470

• Recipes for Organic Gardening Pesticides

  Garden pests such as aphids, caterpillars and whiteflies can quickly destroy an entire plant or…

  Last Updated: Apr 3, 2010 | Views: 7642

• Organic Pest Control for Tomato Plants

  Common pest problems on tomato plants include hornworms, aphids, flea beetles, and stink bugs. Diseases…

  Last Updated: Mar 22, 2010 | Views: 15426

• Problems of Liquid Cow Manure

  A great way to give your plants, bushes and lawn extra nitrogen is to use…

  Last Updated: Mar 21, 2010 | Views: 11279

• Problems Growing Tomato Plants

  Problems growing tomatoes include diseases such as crown rot and mosaic virus, as well as…

  Last Updated: Mar 21, 2010 | Views: 5386

• Organic Pest Control for Fruit Trees

  Organic food is defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as food that has "been…

  Last Updated: Mar 18, 2010 | Views: 4055

• Natural Sprays for Fruit Trees

  Insects carry diseases that harm fruit trees. Every year 136,000,000 pounds of pesticide is used…

  Last Updated: Mar 16, 2010 | Views: 5976

• How to Make Your Own Insecticide

  Insects are a fact of life in the garden. To cope with sudden infestations, many…

  Last Updated: May 5, 2010 | Views: 4079

• Controlling Powdery Mildew Organically in an Apple Tree

  Powdery mildew affects many plants, from roses to green beans. Fruit growers have a particular…

  Last Updated: May 4, 2010 | Views: 8611

• Natural Rose Garden Bug Repellent

  Roses are harmed by a variety of garden insects. Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, and scale…

  Last Updated: Mar 9, 2010 | Views: 8290

• Potassium Deficiency Solutions for Plants

  Garden plants and lawns need potassium for strong stems and disease resistance. Potassium-deprived plants can…

  Last Updated: Mar 5, 2010 | Views: 7811

• Organic Substitutes for Herbicides

  The late horticulturalist J. C. Raulston said "a weed is a plant dealing with an…

  Last Updated: Mar 4, 2010 | Views: 7655

• Pepper As a Pest Repellent

  Pepper as a pest repellent has been used for generations in home gardens, though until…

  Last Updated: Mar 3, 2010 | Views: 10091

• Vinegar as an Insect Garden Spray

  Organic gardening has many benefits. At the top of that list is avoiding the chemicals…

  Last Updated: Mar 2, 2010 | Views: 23049

• Lawn Treatment for Japanese Beetles

  The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica Newman) is about 1/3 to ½ inch (8 to 11…

  Last Updated: Feb 21, 2010 | Views: 4944

• How to Use Chrysanthemums for Garden Pest Control

  Pyrethrin is an extract of Pyrethrum chrysanthemums. All mums contain this substance, but the highest…

  Last Updated: Apr 29, 2010 | Views: 11642

• Organic Bug Prevention on Apple Trees

  Apple trees are among the most popular deciduous fruit tree. They grow best when they…

  Last Updated: Feb 16, 2010 | Views: 8476

• Effectiveness of Deer Repellents & Fencing

  The deer population in many parts of the U.S. has increased enormously in recent years…

  Last Updated: Feb 14, 2010 | Views: 4403

• Pest Control in Vegetable Gardens

  Every vegetable garden has resident and visiting populations of insects and bugs. Most are beneficial,…

  Last Updated: Feb 11, 2010 | Views: 3828

• How to Get Rid of Black Flea Beetles in My Garden

  If the leaves of your garden plants look like they've been blasted with buckshot, you…

  Last Updated: Apr 29, 2010 | Views: 7303

• Herbs to Plant to Rid Tomato Worms

  To organically protect tomatoes from the dreaded tomato hornworm, employ herbs three ways in the…

  Last Updated: Feb 9, 2010 | Views: 6034

• Organic Pesticides for Roses

  Organic pesticides are safer for you, your family and pets, and they help protect the…

  Last Updated: Feb 16, 2011 | Views: 2417

• How to Amend Clay Soil for Organic Gardening

  Clay soil offers many problems to gardeners. It is water retentive, drains slowly and compacts…

  Last Updated: Jan 22, 2010 | Views: 9901

• Marigolds & Tomato Plants

  Brilliant yellow and orange marigolds planted among tomatoes create a fresh, clean appearance that enhances…

  Last Updated: Jan 11, 2010 | Views: 11450

• The Best Organic Liquid Weed Killers

  Weeding is probably everyone's least favorite gardening task and any shortcut is always welcome. Herbicides--materials…

  Last Updated: Jan 10, 2010 | Views: 10321

• Flowers to Repel Pests in Vegetable Garden

  Keeping your garden free of insect pests may seem like a challenge, particularly when pests…

  Last Updated: Jan 9, 2010 | Views: 6037

• Homemade Herbicides

  Too frequently, you need to rid an area of weeds or unwanted grasses. Most gardeners…

  Last Updated: Dec 14, 2009 | Views: 6657

• Home Remedies for Organic Weed Control

  Weed control is a struggle shared by all gardeners. Hoeing and pulling weeds works, if…

  Last Updated: Dec 9, 2009 | Views: 9653

• How to Remove Moles in a Garden

  Moles are small, insect-eating animals that can cause extensive damage to lawns and other garden…

  Last Updated: Dec 6, 2009 | Views: 5308

• Natural Lawn & Shrub Treatments

  Chemicals that have traditionally been used as pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers have well-documented potentially…

  Last Updated: Dec 4, 2009 | Views: 8522

• How to Keep Snails Out of a Vegetable Garden

  A well-mulched acidic garden will almost always attract snails. They are usually first noticeable in…

  Last Updated: Nov 22, 2009 | Views: 7013

• How to Replace the Iron in Gardening Soil

  Healthy soil will encourage healthy plants. If soil is deficient in nutrients such as iron,…

  Last Updated: Nov 22, 2009 | Views: 5883

• Remedies for Keeping Cats Out of Flower Beds

  Few people are not annoyed by having stray cats cruise their flower beds. A purring…

  Last Updated: Nov 18, 2009 | Views: 12329

• How to Grow Vegetables Organically Without Pesticides

  To qualify as organic produce, plants must be grown in soil that is not treated…

  Last Updated: Oct 30, 2009 | Views: 4924

• Is Organic Fertilizer Safe?

  Organic fertilizer may be natural or chemically synthesized, and there are no consistent standards for…

  Last Updated: Oct 27, 2009 | Views: 7663

• What Is a Worm Casting?

  Worm casting, or vermicast, is the waste of earthworms. Worms eat compost, food and cardboard…

  Last Updated: Oct 22, 2009 | Views: 5871

• What Are the Dangers of Organic Fertilizer?

  Organic fertilizer can be dangerous to humans or pets because it is most often made…

  Last Updated: Oct 22, 2009 | Views: 6796

• How Is Boric Acid Used in the Garden?

  Borax, or boric acid, is used as an organic weed killer on invasive species of…

  Last Updated: Oct 21, 2009 | Views: 9513

• Is it Safe to Use Treated Wood Around an Organic Garden?

  According to the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, treated lumber is not allowed under the…

  Last Updated: Oct 20, 2009 | Views: 6646

• How to Get Rid of Black Mold in Soil

  The appearance of black, gray or whitish mold on the soil in houseplants signals improper…

  Last Updated: Oct 11, 2009 | Views: 6722

• How Does Barley Straw Work?

  If you go into a garden center and look at the products sold for the…

  Last Updated: Oct 7, 2009 | Views: 6653

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  Organic Pest Control Methods

  Pests in the garden are part of the gardening experience. Organic gardeners use only natural…

  Last Updated: Sep 20, 2009 | Views: 25451