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Squirrels Dug Up and Ate Sunflower Seeds
The day before yesterday I planted over 50 sunflower seeds against our fence post in the back yard. Later that day and the next morning I noticed a squirrel over by the fence. I checked and do you know he dug up and ate all of my sunflower seeds all down the row of the fence.
Posted on: 03/16/2010 | 6 Feedback(s)
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Keeping Bees Away from a Hummingbird Feeder
How can I get rid of honey bees at humming bird feeders? The bees chase the hummers away. They completely cover the feeders.
Posted on: 03/14/2010 | 2 Feedback(s)
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Fig Tree Has Worms
My fig tree looks like it has worms. What can I do to treat it?
Posted on: 03/13/2010 | 2 Feedback(s)
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Ants Eating My Roses
The ants are eating my roses and it's leaves. I sprayed the leaves, but the spray is harmful to the leaves, too. A friend told me to wrap a plastic bag around the base of the plant, but the ants just crawl over that, too. Any suggestions?
Posted on: 03/09/2010 | 5 Feedback(s)
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A List of Yard and Garden Hazards for Pets
By Ellen Brown
Most gardeners are aware that certain plants can cause illness or even death to pets depending on the amount ingested. However, many are unaware that there are a number of other things around the yard and garden that have the potential to be equally, if not more, dangerous.
Posted on: 03/04/2010 | 2 Feedback(s)
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Grey Beetles on Zucchini Plants
My zucchini plants die just as they start to blossom. Later in the season they are covered with a gray beetle. What can be done without using pesticides?
Posted on: 03/01/2010 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Garden: Insecticide From Rhubarb Leaves
Rhubarb leaves can be used to make an effective organic insecticide (cabbage caterpillars, aphids, peach and cherry slug, etc).
Posted on: 02/24/2010 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Keeping Snakes Out of My Garden
How can we get rid of snakes (copperheads) in our yard and garden? Thank you.
Posted on: 02/23/2010 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Controlling Earwigs Organically
By Ellen Brown
Although usually considered a beneficial insect in the garden, large populations of earwigs can result in significant damage to garden plants. Their presence in large numbers can also be a bit unsettling. Here are some ways to keep their population in check.
Posted on: 02/11/2010 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Bury Urine Container to Deter Deer and Rabbits
Some people are aware that you can use urine to keep deer, and rabbits from eating plants, and vegetables in a garden. Save the containers that seasoning come with small holes in them to release the season.
Posted on: 02/02/2010 | 0 Feedback(s)
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