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Here's how to care for succulents and control weeds in Bermuda grass; call in expert for pecan trees
Sperry explains not all succulents are cacti, how to control oxalis in Bermuda, plus what to watch out for with pecan trees.
MURDER ON RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Busloads of tourists chased viral shots against the colorful peak of Peru’s Rainbow Mountain. A battle for control of the ...
Government agriculture institutes join hands to develop mango variety suited to conditions in Nagapattinam
In a step towards climate-resilient horticulture, the ICAR–Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru, and ...
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Prune-like fallen plums point to brown rot infection
The plums are delicious although racoons knock most of them down before they can fully ripen. It is usual for small ones to ...
IIHR and Kilvelur Agri college join hands to develop Mango variety suited to conditions in Nagapattinam
In a step towards climate-resilient horticulture, the ICAR–Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru, and ...
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Scientists discover avocados need native plants nearby to survive
Avocado may be permanently off the menu if native vegetation doesn't survive alongside crops, warns a new study. Avocado ...
Extension at the University of Minnesota6d
July garden checklist
Learn how to take care of houseplants at this stage of summer, and be on the lookout for garden pests. Remember to tend to your trees and shrubs, especially after harsh weather.
IN THE GARDEN: Patience required when growing plants for pollinators
Do you recognize this herb garden demon? I've dislodged it everywhere I see it, but it keeps coming back! What to do?
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New research challenges animal dietary classifications in Yellowstone National Park
A federally funded analysis led by Brown University biologists found that different species of large herbivores have diets ...