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The European Chafer Beetle

May, 13th, 2018 Lawn Care

The European Chafer Beetle is not native to, and has been introduced into Canada. Below is a detailed brochure on the European chafer beetle, from […]

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TECHNIQUES FOR FERTILIZING

May, 4th, 2018 Uncategorised

John Hart is a scientist at Oregon State University Extension Service. Below are is explanations of different fertilizing methods BAND: Make a trench that is […]

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CLIMATE ZONES

May, 4th, 2018 Garden FAQs

Climate zones, are geographical areas, with particular climates. The climates in these zones determine what types of plants/agriculture, these zones can sustain. Below is a […]

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THE TEXTURE OF SOIL INDICATES HOW OFTEN TO WATER

May, 4th, 2018 Garden FAQs

MYTH: LAWNS AND GARDENS COMPOSED OF SANDY SOIL REQUIRE MORE WATERING, THAN GARDENS AND LAWNS MADE UP OF OTHER SOIL Soils that have a fine […]

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REASONS FOR TREES AND SHRUBS TO DIE

May, 4th, 2018 Garden FAQs

If a locality has had a harsh winter, heavy snowfall, and ice, these factors can damage or even break plant limbs Sudden and frequent changes […]

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RHODODENDRONS AND AZALEAS REQUIRE ACIDIC SOIL

May, 3rd, 2018 Garden FAQs

If the pH of the soil in which  your rhododendron or azaleas are planted, is not optimal, the plants will not be able to absorb […]

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CLAY SOIL

May, 3rd, 2018 Soil Care

The characteristics of clay soils are that they retain water, they are slow to warm as seasons change from winter to summer, and are usually […]

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SEEDING A NEW LAWN or OVERSEEDING

May, 3rd, 2018 Lawn Care

1-Prepare Remove any debris (large clumps of dirt, stones, and etcetera), and spray hardy weeds with recommended herbicide When ground is moderately dry, rototill, and […]

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DIVIDING PLANTS

May, 3rd, 2018 Uncategorised

According to Weston Miller, dividing a plant is referred to when a plant is dug up from the ground, divided into multiple pieces (using either […]

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