Jeff Rugg
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Earwigs and Spider Mites
Earwigs are active at night and they eat many things found in the garden.
Sweet Corn
Corn used to be only starchy until a sweet gene was discovered.
Thistles and Fire Blight
Thistles are biennials so the prime time to use an herbicide is when the weed is still small.
Columbine Flowers
Columbine flowers do not bloom for very long but if you pinch off flowers as they fade, the plant may produce more flowers.
Daylily Fungus and Roseslugs
Daylilies suffering from leaf streak fungus are usually planted in the shade or near water.
Peach Leaf Curl and Corn Block Planting
Deformed and red leaves on a peach tree indicate a fungal disease.
Amaryllis Red Blotch Disease
The red spots on an amaryllis plant are caused by a fungal disease, and taking certain steps such as replacing the soil will help cure it.
Can Trees Be Male or Female?
Planting too many male trees can make allergies worse.
Salt in a Freshwater Pond?
Fish need slightly salty water to be healthy in a freshwater pond.
Using the Right Lawn Weedkiller
Herbicides for lawn weeds are often overused.
