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Organic pesticides to keep rabbits out of the garden
Posted by tom smith | March 29, 2014How do you keep rabbits from eating the plants in my garden? What can we do to stop them?
How can I use lime, Moss Out, and fertilizer to get rid of moss growing in my lawn?
Posted by Sue Riedle | March 29, 2014Like most of us in this area, we have a moss problem. Have treated with Moss Out products in the past and want to add lime this year. I was wondering what order to apply the products if I were to start soon, and how long to wait in between the 3 (lime, moss out, and fertilizer)?
Will mouse droppings affect the quality of my garden soil?
Posted by J Nicnivin | March 27, 2014Greetings, I have a two fold question but both are related. This past winter I had a mouse infestation in my home, garage and shed. With the help of an exterminator we were able to get rid of the problem. I stored peat pots filled with soil in my garage to use this year. I didn't think to smell them, ...
Best time of year to plant peas in the pacific northwest
Posted by Cynthia Lorch | March 26, 2014Its March 26th. Is it a good time to plant starts for peas, sweet peas and sugar snap peas? I live in Tacoma north end, if that makes any difference. Thanks, Cynthia
How to solve rhododendron rust disease
Posted by Mary Young | March 25, 2014We have a lovely rhododendron that is 43 years old. It is my favorite (there are 20 on this lot) because of its silky red flowers. Half the huge bush is covered with rusty spots on the underside of the leaves that make the tops of the leaves look like they are covered with pollen. Do we have mites of ...
Using fire to kill weeds
Posted by Stacie Larson | March 25, 2014Has anyone ever tried zapping weeds with a cattle prod? We have crushed rock in back of our house for car parking. I wasn't able to get weed killer on it last year and now there are individual weeds popping up all over. I can't bend over well enough to pull all of them up and I can't think of ...
Organic weed block methods for gravel
Posted by Swanngrl | March 24, 2014We have moved to the WA area on the water, so it is especially important to be green. The house came with raised beds and gravel paths between. The big problem is the constant weeding since we do not use any chemicals. Our plan is to dig up all the gravel and put a barrier down before replacing the gravel. ...
How to exterminate moles and voles
Posted by | March 24, 2014Holy Moley!! Our whole neighborhood has been taken over by moles or voles or the other thing I can't remember the name of and they are leaving mounds of dirt and holes all over our yards. Is there something viable we can do or do we just have to wait until they move on?
Weed killer that won’t harm flowers
Posted by gary wolf | March 24, 2014Is their any kind of weed killer one could use around flowers that wont hurt the flowers?
When to plant potatoes in Zone 8A
Posted by Susan Allen | March 23, 2014I recently moved to Winlock, WA from Denver, CO. Whew - what a change for a habitual gardener. Winlock is considered zone 8A. When can potatoes be planted - both Russet and Yukon Golds. Thanks and I'll probably have a lot more questions in the future! Live Well - Sue
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