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What’s Bugging You? Blossom End Rot

A dark sunken or water-soaked spot at the bottom of a tomato is the classic symptom of blossom-end rot. This relatively common garden problem has been especially prevalent this year. The problem itself is is not a disease, but a calcium deficiency within the plant. It can also appear in pepper, squash, cucumber and melon type fruits. The reason for this seasons overwhelming appearance on blossom-end rot is due in most part to the incredibly […]

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Lawn Care & Spot Repair

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This week we’re going to talk about lawn repair. It’s been damp this spring and the weeds are in full effect so weed control may have left empty patches in your lawn, or perhaps you have a pooch leaving his mark, or maybe the neighbour’s pooch….. Either way it’s time to fix it! Out with the old The first step in lawn repair is clearing away the dead grass and getting rid of any little

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What’s Bugging You? European Sawfly

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We think of evergreens as sort of indestructible, but there’s a evil presence lurking among the pine needles. The European Sawfly, and frankly they kind of make our skin crawl. They’ve been especially nefarious this season with their pupating bodies falling to the ground near the base of the tree in brown piles of cocoons. The first stage is the larvae striping the needles of mature foliage, leaving only the central core. You may not

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Proper Planting Techniques

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One of the number one killers of flowers, trees and shrubs is improper planting technique. It’s unfortunate as the plant never has an opportunity to thrive, making it more susceptible to pests and disease. A few standard techniques should help your new addition off to a strong start. Prepare the plot. Amend the soil by using a good transplant fertilizer high in potash when planting. Potash is the last number in the 3 number Nitrogen

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Mother’s Day Activities

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Are you looking to do something different this Mother’s Day? Forget breakfast in bed and try one of this unique activities: Arrange a family Lip Sync Battle – Crank the tunes and take turns serenading mom with a favourite song. The memories (and video) will be sure to keep her smiling for years to come. Make an impression – Have your children place their hands and feet into a shallow tub of colorful, nontoxic paint.

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What’s Bugging You? Blossom End Rot

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What’s Bugging You? European Sawfly

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