Recent Blog Posts

  • Deterring Aggressive Birds

    June 15, 2013
    Birds may face dangers in their everyday lives both while eating, flying, or perching. The danger may be from one of their own kind who feels his territory has been invaded.
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  • Going to Bat Against Bugs

    June 1, 2013
    Try natural biological insect control.   The evidence suggests that a typical bat colony can make a difference to those who want to use natural biological insect control as part of their insect control. Click here for the rest of the article: Going to Bat Against Bugs
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  • Understanding Plant Nutrition

    May 15, 2013
    What elements are needed for your plants to grow at their best?   Did you know you can spot possible nutrient deficiencies in your plants? Click here for the rest of the article: Understanding Plant Nutrition
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  • Low-down on Lawn Weeds

    May 1, 2013
    Weeds in your lawn are usually the result of poor grass growth. They invade lawns that are not thick enough to choke them out, so the first step in keeping weeds out of your lawn is correct maintenance of the grass. First, determine why your lawn hasn't been growing well.
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  • Container Gardening: Anytime, Anywhere

    April 15, 2013
    Container gardening offers many advantages that people can tend to overlook: containers can be less work because they can be placed closer to a water source; they offer a smaller soil area to have to weed; they can be placed at a height that can minimize bending for watering and tending.
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  • When to Put Up Bird Houses

    April 1, 2013
    Knowing when to put up bird houses can help you attract nesting birds to your backyard so you can enjoy the experience of being part of a growing bird family. Click here for the rest of the article: When to Put Up Bird Houses
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  • When to See Birds

    March 15, 2013
    Just like humans, birds follow daily patterns for their different activities. Birders who know those patterns will be able to predict when to see birds, and can use that knowledge to see more birds more easily, either just to watch them for enjoyment or to study them more closely.
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  • March Gardening Tips

    March 1, 2013
    March is a great time to have your lawn & garden soil tested.   Your lawn & garden will also need a spring feeding. See your local Agway dealer for spreaders and fertilizers. If you need a moss or garden weed killer, it can be applied at the same time as the fertilizer, just let your dealer know.
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  • Creating A Compost Pile

    February 15, 2013
    Starting a compost pile is as easy as following a cooking recipe. Just get the right ingredients together, mix well, and let it cook. In a matter of months you'll have finished "black gold" to mix into the soil of your flower, herb and vegetable gardens.
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  • Starting Seeds Indoors

    February 1, 2013
    Start your garden early by sowing seeds in containers indoors. Any container that drains well can be used, but many gardeners prefer peat pots or pellets placed in flats or plastic flats with many sections that are sold specifically for the purpose.
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