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DIY Sealing A Concrete Patio The standard house comes complete with a concrete slab for the patio. Most people never do anything beyond sweeping the slab or the occasional power wash to remove barbeque, ...

...  and the United States. Organic regulations were designed to promote the use of natural chemical over synthetic ones. But many natural chemicals do not work well controlling pests often resulting in ...

Seasonal Storm Preparation for your Trees When a monsoon storm blows through, it can be really tough for your trees. We here at Rosie on the House turn to the experts at Integrity SaveATree who ...

... irrigations during summer. Pruning: Conservatively raise the crown base as needed and remove any epicormic shoots (sucker growth). Propagation: Seed Disease and pests: Trunk, crown and root wood ...

...  resilience and why its not a cactus. Why removing some trees could violate local laws. Spring growth can also bring insect pests and what to do about it. Fertilizing techniques and the one tree you ca ...

When Buying Local Beef, Consider these four tips The pandemic of 2020 changed multiple things including the way we purchase beef. When customers found grocery shelves empty of their favorite cuts of ...

... ing With Pests & Bacteria  Aphids, spider mites, squash vine borers, and whiteflies can ruin your zucchini. Planting nasturtium before the zucchini reduces aphids. In the mornings, spray both s ...

... ose to use pesticides, target the root zone within 4 to 6 feet from the tree to protect the root collar and major scaffold roots. Home Maintenance To-Do: #SummerPests ### Photo Credits: John Eisenho ...

... here the rats leave nothing but the rind and/or skin. Cause As is the case with all pests, rats and mice need water, food, and shelter. Readily available food sources are an attractant. Trash bi ...

... ck   RELATED CONTENT: ASPCA: Animal Poison Control No-Kill Shelter: The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary The Humane Society: Animal Sheltering Blog: Fi ...

how to identify the good Spiders from the bad There really isn't a good spider vs. bad spider. It just comes down to which one would you rather not run into in a dark alley or even a well-lit hallway. ...

How to 'Handle' Snakes in Your Backyard To begin with, you don't really want to handle snakes. More likely, you want to keep them out of your yard as much as possible so you don't run into them. The ...

... n ideas, the importance of placing a tree in the correct place and some of the pests that could damage your trees. ###  ...

...  to fill the holes in the weep screed that are needed for drainage. Pay particular attention to sealing exterior walls of kitchens and baths, rooms that may attract pests because of the moisture an ...

...  We also discuss battery powered lawn tools and keeping pests like caterpillars from chomping up your garden! PODCAST Jay Harper and special guest Rob with Rainbird talk abou ...

... ial to use in your composting and lasagna gardening. When using kitchen scraps I suggest only using vegetable matter as dairy and meat products don’t seem to break down as readily and can attract pests. Non-compos ...

What Do I Do About The Bees In My Yard? Many farmers, gardeners and homeowners are worried that honey bees are being threatened with extinction due to the spread of mites and parasites. Insecticides ...

...  Water Creations www.watercreations.com make your own pond Pests: Go-for Gone! www.tunnelfill.com Weed Zinger www.weedzinger.com Hauling tools/carts: ...

Not all animals in the yard are pests and for many who already have a "plant prison" around their garden enjoy watch wildlife while out gardening. Here are Jay Harper's suggestions for plants that attra ...

How Do I Raise Backyard Chickens? Arizona homeowners have always been interested in raising chickens in their own backyards in order to produce fresh eggs. Having fresh eggs at home is extra appealing, ...