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The Mosquito
... When the adult is ready to emerge, the pupa floats to the surface and the skin splits down the back allowing the newly developed adult ... any pockets of standing water, both, in the home and around the yard. A small amount of stagnant water left undisturbed for 5-7 ... action, but if a leaf was rubbed directly on the skin surface some repellent activity was present. Surgeoner did however find that lemon ...
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Aquatic Gardening
... Aquatic Gardening Aquatic Gardening GardenLine | Yard & Garden | Aquatic Gardening Garry Miller A mini-aquatic garden in a tub or other container ... in the spring and add the plants. About 50 to 60 percent of the water surface should be covered with plant material. Add water as necessary to replace loss from evaporation ...
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Hardy Bulbs
... Hardy Bulbs Hardy Bulbs GardenLine | Yard & Garden | Hardy Bulbs By Sara Williams Williams was a graduate student with the Department of ... type of bulb, and is measured from the top of the bulb to the soil surface. For tulips, 20 cm (8 in.) is recommended for sandy soil, while 12 to 15 ...
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Cactus: Dryland Perennials
... Cactus: Dryland Perennials GardenLine | Yard & Garden | Cactus: Dryland Perennials by Grant Wood Talking about dryland plants may ... which allows it to use very tiny amounts of moisture in the surface soil. Reducing the leaf area into a pad or ball is ... little practice, both types of native cacti can be established in a yard. Prickly pear cactus (opuntia polyacantha) is the most common and most ...
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The Common Chickweed
... The Common Chickweed The Common Chickweed GardenLine | Yard & Garden | The Common Chickweed Grant Wood This column is provided as an extension service by ... under the name Garden Weed Preventer by CO-OP. This herbicide, applied to the soil surface in the spring, will prevent germination of several broadleaf and grassy weeds. Note that it ...
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Earthworms: Friend or Foe?
... Earthworms: Friend or Foe? Earthworms: Friend or Foe? GardenLine | Yard & Garden | Earthworms: Friend or Foe? Are they a problem? Often earthworms leave small mounds or ... other organic materials are their favourite food and need only to be spread on the surface in the spring. They do the rest! Sources Institute for Environmental Studies; Integrated Pest Management ...
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Fairy Ring in Lawns
... Fairy Ring in Lawns Fairy Ring in Lawns GardenLine | Yard & Garden | Fairy Ring in Lawns Bonnie Willie Fairy rings can be caused by many different ... teaspoon of liquid dish detergent in a gallon of water can be sprayed on the surface before watering. This acts as a wetting agent, helping the water soak into the infested ...
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Gardening Up Front
... a perfect time to get started. By designing and preparing your front yard planting beds this summer, you will have well-worked beds sitting ... Most people are amazed by the sudden appearance of sophistication that a yard takes on as soon as a distinct line (edge) has been ... , and those sprigs that do find their way back to the surface can easily be removed during the period of clean cultivation. No ...
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Herbicide Injury to Yard and Garden Plants
... . Contact herbicides result in dead spots on leaves, usually unevenly distributed over the leaf surface and uniform in size. The separation between healthy and damaged tissue is distinct. 2) ... Herbicide and Soil Sterilant Damage; Regina; 1979. Agri-fax / Alberta Agriculture; Herbicide Injury to Yard and Garden Plants; August, 1981. Sustainable horticultural information, offered free of charge to the ...
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Yard Cleanup Can Control Insects
... Yard Cleanup Can Control Insects Yard Cleanup Can Control Insects GardenLine | Yard & Garden | Yard Cleanup Can Control Insects Grant Wood Cleaning ... in the soil (5-25 cm) or on its surface. Debris left on the soil surface will in fact help the insects to survive. ... soil,.protected from the winter cold. Debris left on the soil surface further protects the soil, thus making it more hospitable for ...
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