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    Plants to Help Deter Mosquitos

    June 2, 2026 / Landscaping, perennials, Pests & Insects

    Before we know it, we will be complaining about those pesky mosquitoes showing up making our outside activities a not so enjoyable time.  While chemicals can give some relief to kill adult mosquitoes, the sprays last as long as the residual is active.  There are options to plant strategic plants to help deter mosquitoes.  While, […]

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    How to Protect your Indoor Plants from Pesky Insects

    October 6, 2022 / fall, Pests & Insects

    The temps have definitely been feeling like fall. When the temperatures start to dip, it’s time to bring those houseplants inside that have been enjoying the warm summer outdoors. However, wait to march them inside just yet, before making sure those plants are clear of any little creatures making their way into your home! Most […]

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    Creeping Crabgrass is Back

    June 26, 2019 / Pests & Insects, Summer

    This spring was not a gardener’s friend and it found many people behind on their gardening to-do’s. One step that may have been left out this year is applying Crabgrass preventer to your lawn or applying it too late in the season. Crabgrass is an annual weed that germinates every year from seeds produced from […]

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    Evaluating Winter Animal Damage

    April 10, 2019 / Pests & Insects, Winter

    The long winter is almost behind us and as the snow has melted, there have been a few surprises left for us to find! While the snow was a great insulator for plants, it unfortunately also caused many of our animal friends to become very hungry due to buried food sources. Therefore, a favorite option […]

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    Identifying & Fighting Insects

    July 1, 2015 / Pests & Insects

    It is that time of year where you may discover lots branches with tiny little green or black insects on them and wonder what they are. 95% of the time those little insects are aphids.

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