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Japanese Beetles Attack

Japanese beetles have appeared from seemingly nowhere and are trying to eat our fruit trees. The number of these invaders is hard to believe. They came in the orchard and began to strip the leaves off the newly planted fruit trees. They seem to prefer cherry and peach the most and hardly touch apple and ignore pear. We knew there was a lot to learn

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Environmentally Friendly Gardening - What Can You Do?

Increasing more gardeners are concerned with gardening practices that not only beautify their environments but also with ways to garden that are environmentally friendly. While old habits sometimes die hard, a concerted effort to garden without the use of chemicals is one of the bet ways a gardener can "go green". Let's look at a few of the ways that you can also be more eco-friendly with your gardening.One big source of harm to the environment is through the overuse or misuse of pesticides and herbicides. Instead of reaching for the chemicals, there are often a number of more environmentally friendly options to take care of pests and weeds.Hand weeding before the weeds get out of control is important and should be your first line of defense against weeds. A good thick layer of mulch will...