The best way to control blackspot is to practice good cultural controls. Remove leaves and dispose of them in trash, not compost.
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ALTERNATIVES TO INVASIVE ENGLISH IVY
English ivy does not provide an ecological benefit. It is invasive, destroying all native vegetation in its path.
Read MoreSUCCESS IN THE GARDEN: GARDEN CONTAINER IDEAS
Planters made out of porous materials such as a terra cotter planter will need to be watered more often than a plastic container. Plastic and glazed pots are slower to dry out because water doesn't evaporate through these non-porous materials.
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ELIMINATING WEEDS IN THE GARDEN
The best prevention of perennial weeds is to mulch, which suppresses the weed growth.
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Aphids on a rosebud. photo by www.biologicalcrophealth.co.za
GETTING RID OF BUGS IN THE GARDEN
There should be insects in a garden, but the insects should not destroy the garden. Over millions of years plants and insects have co-evolved, found a symbiotic relationship where there is a balance.
Read MoreWHAT ARE THE BIGGEST LANDSCAPING MISTAKES?
There are countless landscaping mistakes. Here are the most common and costly landscaping mistakes with appropriate solutions to avoid them.
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