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• Green Shoots Vs. Weed Killers

  Invasive weeds -- plants, vines and trees -- can quickly take over your garden, robbing…

  Last Updated: Dec 30, 2011 | Views: 3779

• Ambush and Butacide for Potato Beetle Control

  One of the most dangerous pests of potatoes is the Colorado potato beetle. The beetles…

  Last Updated: Sep 1, 2011 | Views: 3859

• Weed & Stump Killers

  Every plant has the potential to be labeled as a weed. The definition of weed…

  Last Updated: Jun 15, 2011 | Views: 5811

• Sulfonylurea Herbicides

  Sulfonylurea herbicides kill a broad range of weedy grasses and broadleaf weeds. Barley, maize, rice,…

  Last Updated: May 2, 2011 | Views: 6853

• Ester Herbicides

  The active ingredient listed on the label of an herbicide may refer to an amine,…

  Last Updated: Apr 27, 2011 | Views: 4784

• Season-Long Grass & Weed Killer

  Season-long grass and weed killers kill weeds and prevent weed growth for a full season.…

  Last Updated: Mar 18, 2011 | Views: 5720

• San Diego Lawn Weed Identification

  Southern Californian gardeners have to be able to deal with a constant threat of weeds…

  Last Updated: Feb 15, 2011 | Views: 4597

• Grass & Weed Killer That Works in Cold Temperatures

  Though crabgrass and weed killers can simplify garden cleanup, many lose their effectiveness when used…

  Last Updated: Feb 8, 2011 | Views: 6910

• Bug Buster Cedar Mulch

  Bug Buster is a brand name for cedar mulch used in landscape and garden environments…

  Last Updated: Feb 7, 2011 | Views: 7009

• What Is an Herbicide Split Application?

  Herbicides, or chemical weed-killers, always come with recommended rates of application, and it is forbidden…

  Last Updated: Feb 7, 2011 | Views: 3211

• Information About Spraying Fruit Trees in Western Oregon

  Fruit trees are a desirable addition to any home landscape, but many gardeners don't realize…

  Last Updated: Feb 3, 2011 | Views: 6119

• Ficus Tree and Cuban Beetles

  Ficus is the genus name for a variety of plants that grow naturally in many…

  Last Updated: Jan 28, 2011 | Views: 5863

• The History of Weed Control and Corn

  Corn is used in more than 500 ways. It is grown primarily as a food…

  Last Updated: Jan 24, 2011 | Views: 3500

• When to Use Lime and Grub Kill After Grass Seeds Are Planted?

  Apply lime at least two weeks, or up to a year, before planting grass seeds.…

  Last Updated: Jan 17, 2011 | Views: 3794

• Herbicide Analysis

  In the U.S., herbicides and pesticides must be analyzed by the Environmental Protection Agency to…

  Last Updated: Jan 16, 2011 | Views: 2661

• Bleach Root With Rot in Hydroponics

  The fungal disease root rot is a constant plague for hydroponic plants. This fungi will…

  Last Updated: Jan 15, 2011 | Views: 6671

• Herbicide Poisoning

  Homeowners and landscaping professionals commonly use herbicides to control weeds and clear land for new…

  Last Updated: Jan 15, 2011 | Views: 2484

• Fungus in My Zeon Zoysia

  Zoysia grasses are warm season grasses with a low tolerance to cold weather. They are…

  Last Updated: Jan 15, 2011 | Views: 7842

• Phenylurea Herbicides

  Phenylurea herbicides are used to kill broadleaf weeds, such as chickweed, clover and goldenrod. They…

  Last Updated: Jan 13, 2011 | Views: 3633

• Large Garden Herbicide Preparation

  Herbicides eliminate unwanted weeds in the garden. Weeds compete for available resources such as soil…

  Last Updated: Jan 12, 2011 | Views: 3479

• Fungus in Flower Beds in Arkansas

  One of the most common fungi found in flower beds in Arkansas consists of leaf…

  Last Updated: Jan 6, 2011 | Views: 5811

• Black Mold on the Trunk of a Pine Tree

  Black mold or fungal spore masses developing on the trunk of a pine tree can…

  Last Updated: Jan 2, 2011 | Views: 7167

• Grass & Weed Killer Concentrates

  Chemical weed killers are available in concentrated forms to help fight difficult garden pests that…

  Last Updated: Jan 2, 2011 | Views: 1834

• Weed Control in Bahia & Floratam Grasses

  Both Bahia grass and Floratam are warm-weather grasses that are used extensively in the southeastern…

  Last Updated: Dec 26, 2010 | Views: 5228

• Greenhouse Fertilizers & Chemicals

  Greenhouses allow solar heat into the environment and trap it in to promote the rapid…

  Last Updated: Dec 23, 2010 | Views: 2754

• Liquid Weed Control & Fertilizer

  To maintain a vibrant garden full of health and color requires quite a bit of…

  Last Updated: Dec 23, 2010 | Views: 2400

• Herbicide Testing

  Herbicides kill harmful plants in a garden or on a farm. The herbicides should not…

  Last Updated: Dec 17, 2010 | Views: 2291

• Weed Sprayer Advice

  Weeds can overtake a lawn and prevent homeowners from creating the lawn look that they…

  Last Updated: Dec 12, 2010 | Views: 2989

• Liquid Fence for Moles

  Moles tunnel through the ground and cause damage to landscaping efforts. Many approaches to mole…

  Last Updated: Dec 5, 2010 | Views: 7271

• Homemade Weed Sprayer

  Weeds can be frustrating because they grow fast and seem to pop up overnight. Weeds…

  Last Updated: Dec 1, 2010 | Views: 6233

• About Aspergillus Niger Structure

  Aspergillus niger is a species of fungus that can infect many types of plants, including…

  Last Updated: Nov 30, 2010 | Views: 6115

• Good Weed Killer for Lawns

  Most people hold an ideal of a lawn as a smooth, unbroken expanse of green,…

  Last Updated: Nov 27, 2010 | Views: 3208

• Roundup And Ivy

  English ivy is an undeniably attractive plant with glossy green leaves and a dense growth…

  Last Updated: Nov 24, 2010 | Views: 2119

• Systemic Insecticide Granules for Trees

  There are a number of insect threats known to attack ornamental trees within the garden.…

  Last Updated: Nov 23, 2010 | Views: 5388

• Proprietary Systemic Insecticide for Roses

  Roses seem to be high-maintenance plants, subject to both disease and insect attack. When aphids…

  Last Updated: Nov 17, 2010 | Views: 4088

• Lawn Weeds That Produce Fuzz

  Several lawn weeds produce seeds attached to fuzzy parachutes. In fact, according to the Wayne's…

  Last Updated: Nov 16, 2010 | Views: 3620

• Weed Killer for Centipede Lawns

  Native to southern China, centipede grass is grown in the southern United States as a…

  Last Updated: Nov 14, 2010 | Views: 5546

• The Use of Pre-Emergent Herbicides in Greenhouses

  There are herbicidal chemicals on the market that are specifically engineered to keep weed seeds…

  Last Updated: Nov 14, 2010 | Views: 3384

• Spectracide Weed Killer for Lawns

  Spectracide Weed Stop for Lawns plus Crabgrass Killer is made and marketed by Spectrum Brands…

  Last Updated: Nov 11, 2010 | Views: 9404

• Washington Tree Fungus Sickness

  An airborne fungus, Cryptococcus gattii, first appeared on Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia,…

  Last Updated: Nov 11, 2010 | Views: 5042

• Lawn Feed and Weed Killer

  Using a weed and feed product that combines a lawn fertilizer with an herbicide can…

  Last Updated: Nov 11, 2010 | Views: 4122

• Brush Be Gone Vs. Roundup

  Brush-B-Gon is the commonly used short name for Brush-B-Gon Poison Ivy and Brush Killer manufactured…

  Last Updated: Nov 10, 2010 | Views: 10602

• Plateau Herbicide Tree Damage

  The German firm BASF, the largest chemical manufacturing company in the world, markets Plateau herbicide,…

  Last Updated: Nov 10, 2010 | Views: 3622

• Red Thread Lawn Treatment

  A tell-tale sign of red thread lawn disease is visible red threads on the lawn.…

  Last Updated: Nov 9, 2010 | Views: 7134

• What Is the Ratio of Roundup Weed Killer to Water?

  The Monsanto Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri, markets Roundup, an herbicide containing the active ingredient…

  Last Updated: Nov 8, 2010 | Views: 10822

• Axiom Herbicide & Corn

  Axiom is a pre-emergent herbicide marketed by the Bayer corporation. It contains the active ingredients…

  Last Updated: Nov 8, 2010 | Views: 3357

• Idaho Lawn Weeds

  The establishment of a healthy Idaho lawn can easily experience diminished aesthetic appeal when weeds…

  Last Updated: Nov 8, 2010 | Views: 2767

• Spectracide vs. Roundup

  Herbicides are best understood and compared by knowing their active ingredients and understanding how they…

  Last Updated: Nov 8, 2010 | Views: 10455

• Maple Fungal Disease in Norway

  Fungal diseases can cause severe damage to your Norway maple, a tree that provides abundant…

  Last Updated: Nov 8, 2010 | Views: 3500

• Flowering Plant Alberta Disease

  Alberta is one of the most fertile regions in Canada, with a favorable cultivation climate…

  Last Updated: Nov 7, 2010 | Views: 2876

• Fungus Spreads From Camellia to Magnolia

  Home gardeners planting magnolias and camellias within close proximity of each other are potentially courting…

  Last Updated: Nov 4, 2010 | Views: 3850

• Red Hemlock Mulch

  Ingredients used to make mulch can both attract or repel insects, depending on the variety.…

  Last Updated: Nov 4, 2010 | Views: 4433

• Insecticide for Teak Leaves

  Teak trees are tropical trees harvested for their durable timber which is crafted into everything…

  Last Updated: Nov 3, 2010 | Views: 3983

• Indoor Garden Pest Repeller

  Common pesticides are harmful to humans and pets, so many indoor gardeners choose to use…

  Last Updated: Nov 3, 2010 | Views: 5027

• The Toxicity of Lettuce Seeds

  Lettuce is the most often grown vegetable in the world. With small, fine seeds, this…

  Last Updated: Nov 3, 2010 | Views: 3469

• Weed Killer for Southern Lawns

  There are dozens of different types of grasses, each suited to a specific climate, temperature…

  Last Updated: Nov 3, 2010 | Views: 4745

• Herbicide for Sphagnum Moss

  Sphagnum moss is a large category of moss that has up to 300 varieties. It…

  Last Updated: Nov 3, 2010 | Views: 3332

• Ipomoea Arborescens Disease

  Ipomoea arborescens, more commonly referred to as morning glory tree, is a popular addition to…

  Last Updated: Nov 2, 2010 | Views: 3527

• Poisonous Leaves on an Orange Tree

  Orange tree leaves are well-known for being non-toxic for humans; in fact, they are sometimes…

  Last Updated: Nov 1, 2010 | Views: 4925

• Ammonia As an Insecticide

  Ammonia is a highly used chemical in industrial applications. In recent years it has also…

  Last Updated: Oct 29, 2010 | Views: 5587

• The Use of Pesticides and Herbicides

  Bugs, diseases and weeds sometimes seem to invade your garden from every angle, harming or…

  Last Updated: Oct 25, 2010 | Views: 1906

• Salt as an Insecticide

  Insects can damage plants. Aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles and caterpillars are all pests that,…

  Last Updated: Oct 25, 2010 | Views: 13666

• Weed & Grass Control for Tree Plantings

  Trees can be very sturdy plants that can last for a long period of time.…

  Last Updated: Oct 22, 2010 | Views: 2908

• Tree Fungus & Moss

  Tree fungus is damaging to trees and typically a sign that a tree is under…

  Last Updated: Oct 19, 2010 | Views: 6687

• Lawn Treatment for Spiders

  Spiders are harmless to the garden. In fact, they are carnivores that feed on many…

  Last Updated: Oct 15, 2010 | Views: 5144

• Little Green Worms on Jasmine Plants

  The beautiful blooms and pleasing fragrance of your home garden jasmine plants may be under…

  Last Updated: Oct 14, 2010 | Views: 5644

• Vantage Grass & Weed Killer

  Vantage grass and weed killer is a chemical herbicide effective in controlling a vast array…

  Last Updated: Oct 10, 2010 | Views: 7870

• How Do Herbicides Affect Photosynthesis?

  Herbicides kill plants by disrupting and mimicking plant hormones and by blocking photosynthesis. To appreciate…

  Last Updated: Oct 10, 2010 | Views: 6281

• Blue Insects on Rose Bushes

  From a distance, your roses look beautiful. But on closer inspection, you notice that little…

  Last Updated: Oct 10, 2010 | Views: 4685

• Nematodes of Bluegrass

  Bluegrass is a soft, dark green perennial grass of particular importance in the northern United…

  Last Updated: Oct 7, 2010 | Views: 2146

• Corn Seed Treatment

  Fungi in the soil can kill the embryos of corn seeds before they germinate, and…

  Last Updated: Oct 6, 2010 | Views: 3965

• Weed Killer for Brambles

  Brambles are a spreading plant that can easily take over a gardening space. Brambles are…

  Last Updated: Oct 5, 2010 | Views: 4602

• Weed Killer for Ponds

  Ponds have a variety of uses. Some provide aesthetic value, while others are used for…

  Last Updated: Oct 5, 2010 | Views: 3447

• Fungus on Chinese Trees

  Fungal infections that attack Chinese elm and Chinese dogwood trees, as well as hundreds of…

  Last Updated: Oct 5, 2010 | Views: 3807

• How to Make a Bonsai Pot

  Bonsai is the Japanese art form of cultivating and maintaining a tree of small, compact…

  Last Updated: Oct 5, 2010 | Views: 6668