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Ant Invasion Jun. 26, 2019
Q: Our landscape has been invaded by ants. Actually, the ants aren't out in the landscape but instea... Read More
Flood Mosquitoes Jun. 19, 2019
Many areas have continued to experience heavy rains recently, and a number of places are still flood... Read More
Koi Pond Fish Kill Jun. 12, 2019
I was gone for most of Memorial Day. When I got home, something strange was happening in my pond. Ma... Read More
Plums, Slugs and Tulips Jun. 05, 2019
Q: I have a plum tree with little holes in the leaves. This happened last summer and again this spri... Read More
Pruning Details May. 29, 2019
Q: In last week's article, you commented that one of the factors of plant deaths over the winter is ... Read More
Select Small-Sized, Easy-to-Handle Tools May. 16, 2019
Dear James: I want to do some outdoor projects, such as adding a deck, a trellis, etc. Being petite,... Read More
Buying Fruit Trees May. 15, 2019
Q: I need to replace a pear tree. The first one was planted in the fall; last spring, it didn't bloo... Read More
Pesticide Breakdown May. 08, 2019
Q: I have several apple and pear trees that I have treated with the fungicide Captan for several yea... Read More
The Assault on the Pursuit of Happiness May. 03, 2019
International researchers, policymakers and public health practitioners, I am guessing, were happy f... Read More
Build Your Own Bridge Through the Garden Apr. 25, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to sell my house, so I want to improve the landscaping. I think a small de... Read More
Glamping It Up Around Mesa, Arizona Apr. 06, 2019
By Don Heimburger Many years ago, wanting to impress my new bride with my camping skills, I suggest... Read More
Many Attractive Do-It-Yourself Patio Materials Apr. 04, 2019
Dear James: I have a deck in the backyard, but I would also like to build a patio on a level area ad... Read More
Are Low Prices Always a Good Thing? Sep. 27, 2018
If you like exploring the great outdoors, as I do, you probably enjoy shopping (or at least looking)... Read More
Weak Environmental Policies Cost Jobs Jun. 14, 2018
"The public will no doubt be surprised at the economic importance of this industry as (we measure) t... Read More
An Outdoor Room for Summer Jun. 28, 2017
It's here! The Fourth of July and all the community celebrations signal the official start of one of... Read More
Camping With Kids Jun. 17, 2017
"You have these lofty fantasies, and you see them as tangibles when they're really just delusional."... Read More
Summer Rooms Apr. 26, 2017
Nothing is as delicious as an outdoor room for summer! Of course, if you live in mosquito country, y... Read More
How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes Sep. 28, 2016
Mosquitoes are nasty creatures. They bite, transmit terrible diseases, and from what I've read have ... Read More
Create Your Own Private Space Jul. 27, 2016
We are smack in the middle of summer, and everyone enjoys having some outdoor respite at the end of ... Read More
Window-Box Plants May. 04, 2016
Q: I want to give my mother a window box full of plants, but I can't seem to get plants to grow nice... Read More
