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European Corn Borer

This pest is common throughout the northern and eastern sections of the United States, as far west as Montana and as ...
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Citrus Essentials

Set standard-size trees 12 to 25 feet apart, set dwarfs 6 to 10 feet apart. (Distance will depend on type and variety.) ...
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Better Swiss Chard

Probably the best Swiss chard in overall quality is white-stemmed 'Monstruoso', with broad, tender stalks. 'Large White ...
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Cherry Care & Harvesting

One mature, standard-size tart or sweet cherry tree will produce 30 to 50 quarts of cherries a year; a dwarf tree, ...
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Lawn Mower Savvy

Invented in 1830 by Englishman Edwin Budding, the reel mower has a series of twisted metal blades arranged as a reel ...
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As The Garden Turns

Other gardeners may tell you they don't do it, but they most certainly do. A friend's mother is feuding with lamb's ...
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Grape Essentials

For each vine, dig a planting hole 12 inches deep and 12 inches wide. Fill with 4 inches of topsoil. Trim off broken ...
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Barriers For Root Weevils

Researchers laid a barrier of 12-inch-wide aluminum flashing in the ground around plants and beds. One-third of the ...
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Choosing A Lawn Mower

Mulching mowers are pretty much required these days, simply because it's more sensible to leave clippings on the lawn ...
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Bacterial Wilt

This disease occurs over most of the United States. It affects cucumbers and muskmelons and, less commonly, pumpkins ...
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Raspberry Care And Pests

A year or two after planting you will know whether or not your canes need support. All black and most purple raspberry ...
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Creating More Garden Space

If you're interested in gardening in containers, don't go out and buy terra cotta or plastic pots until you've gone on ...
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Learn To Graft

If you're looking for a fun horticultural project to help pass the winter, consider learning about grafting. You can ...
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Foxglove

Set plants out in spring or fall, spacing plants 1 to 2 feet apart, depending on the variety; sow seeds in early summer. ...
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Barriers For Root Weevils

Researchers laid a barrier of 12-inch-wide aluminum flashing in the ground around plants and beds. One-third of the ...
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