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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Top Ten Tips for Eco-Friendly Gardening: Set Up a Compost Bin

Make sure it's in a warm, partly sunny site on top of some soil. A mix of vegetable peelings, garden waste and fibrous woody brown material like paper or cardboard provide the right conditions for encouraging compost-making bugs. The rich, nutritious compost will be ready to use after six to nine... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Set Up Traps for Garden Pests

Sticky yellow sheets are great for flying insects. To catch slugs, sink yogurt cups filled with milk or beer into the ground, or leave some hollowed-out grapefruit halves around your plants. Source: HGTV.com Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Stop the Slugs and Snails

Slugs and snails can be formidable pests. Around containers, a band of copper, water-displacement spray or petroleum jelly can deter them. Barriers such as grit and crushed eggshells scattered around plants can also be tried. Slug pellets that are not harmful to wildlife or children are the most... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 18, 2013

Consider Companion Planting; Think Of A Variety Of Plants, Too!

Companion planting, where two or more plants are grown close together, can sometimes help to ward off pests. Marigolds are believed to deter flying insect pests and soil pests from nearby crops. Grow a variety of plants to prevent one crop from being devastated by pests or disease. Source: HGTV.com Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Welcome Bug-Eating Birds...

Birds eat slugs, snails, grubs, caterpillars and other pests that destroy plants. Put up birdfeeders and nesting boxes to encourage more to visit. Source: HGTV.com Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Welcome Friendly Bugs That Eat Insect Pests

Ladybugs and lacewings eat aphids such as blackfly that destroy crops, so plant bright flowers such as candytuft, sunflowers and marigolds, and create places where these bugs can shelter and lay their eggs. Source: HGTV.com Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Tip #14 OF 14: The Quickest Way In The World To Dry Herbs Is:

Tip #14 The quickest way in the world to dry herbs: just lay a sheet of newspaper on the seat of your car, arrange the herbs in a single layer, then roll up the windows and close the doors. Your herbs will be quickly dried to perfection. What's more, your car will smell great. Source: HGTV.com/ Paul... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Tip #13 Of 14: Instant Table For Tea Service That Becomes A Bird Bath, Too!

Tip #13 If you need an instant table for tea service, look no farther than your collection of clay pots and saucers. Just flip a good-sized pot over, and top it off with a large saucer. And when you've had your share of tea, fill the saucer with water, and your "table" is now a birdbath. Source:... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Tip #12 of 14: Use Chamomile Tea To Control Damping-off Fungus!

Tip #12 Use chamomile tea to control damping-off fungus, which often attacks young seedlings quite suddenly. Just add a spot of tea to the soil around the base of seedlings once a week or use it as a foliar spray. Source: HGTV.com/ Paul James Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 11, 2013

Tip #11 Of 14: Uses For Leftover Tea And Coffee Grounds...

Tip #11 Use leftover tea and coffee grounds to acidify the soil of acid-loving plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, gardenias and even blueberries. A light sprinkling of about one-quarter of an inch applied once a month will keep the pH of the soil on the acidic side. Source: HGTV.com/... Sign in to see full entry.

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