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June Gardening Tips

As we welcome in summer, our gardens are now in full swing. With summer weather we have to keep …

Squash Bugs and Eggs

Lookout for Squash Bugs

Squash is a popular summer vegetable we often try to grow in our gardens. However, one challenge when growing …

Sooty Mold on Azaleas

What Is Sooty Mold?

Have you seen something recently on your plants that looks like a black mold covering the leaves? This black …

Blackspot Disease on Rose

Common Rose Diseases

Roses are a popular plant known for their large, elegant flowers. Many gardeners try their hands at growing roses …

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March Gardening Tips

Our weather is starting to shift from winter to spring and gardeners will soon be enjoying sunny, warm days. …

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February Gardening Tips

During the winter season we gardeners usually do not spend much time outside in our gardens. However, it won’t …

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