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Asiatic Lily Insects and Pests. Asiatic lilies make an impressive statement in a flower bed and are easy to grow. Available in a range of colors, their strong stalks need no staking and they need little care as long as they are in soil with good drainage and receive at least eight hours of sunlight per day. Once planted, lilies take care of themselves, but they can't take care of the pests that can attack them; that's where the gardener comes in.
Read MoreHow to Transplant Rosa Rugosa. Rugosa roses are among the hardiest of the hardy bush roses and are very fragrant additions to the landscape. After the rose is established, you may decide it would look better somewhere else in the yard. There's some hard physical work involved in completely moving a rugosa, but they tend to grow back as healthy as ever.
Read MoreWhat Minerals in Water Help Plants Grow?. It is a fact that all plants need water, but what is in the water is just as necessary as the water itself. Water is hydrogen and oxygen, but when it moves through the earth it may pick up minerals as well; minerals that might be just what your plants need.
Read MoreHow to Rid a Yard of Slugs. Many people do not understand why their flowers seem to be disappearing daily and that the cause is the lowly slug. Slugs love dampness and under the cover of night, when the dew is present, they are dining on your plants. Read on to learn how to rid a yard of slugs.
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean When a Potato Plant Flowers?. In Maine, the thousands of acres of potato blossoms in the summer are a beautiful sight. In shades of lavender and white, they can make an entire field look like a soft pastel blanket, and the potato farmers are delighted because they know that a potato plant that blossoms is on its way to producing potatoes.
Read MoreHow to Prevent Grass & Moss From Growing Between Pavers. Newly installed pavers have a distinctive look, but once moss and grass start growing between the pavers, the wow effect is gone. Whether your pavers are brick or cement, the way to get rid of grass and moss is the same. It's much easier to get rid of these undesired elements when they first appear.
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