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Conquer Blossom-End Rot

When growing tomatoes, peppers, melons, and eggplant, there's a risk of blossom-end rot destroying your vegetables. You can work with the soil in advance to prevent rot, and use a stop-gap measure to salvage an affected plant.

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Garden Clean-up

These five simple gardening tips will help you clean your garden and eliminate insects and diseases. Keeping your garden healthy from season to season is easy if you take the time to prevent problems in advance.

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Surgery for Squash Vine Borers

When squash vines suddenly collapse, it’s may be the work of squash vine borers. You can read about them in our pest ID section. If you find that borers are at work, here is a last ditch technique to perhaps save your plants.

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You Need A Good Sprayer

When you have a garden big enough or you garden long enough through the seasons, your plants are likely to be attacked by common insects or diseases. Having a good sprayer on hand will make it easy to deal with the pests.

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Entries for the 'Pest Control' Category

Conquer Blossom-End Rot

Garden Clean-up

Surgery for Squash Vine Borers

You Need A Good Sprayer

How to Grow Bonnie's Herbs and Vegetables

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