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Pest Control

October 31, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1710 Views aphids, canker worms, edible berries, environmental management, fertilization, mites, natural pest control, organic methods, Pest control, soil health, soil testing, tree care, tree diagnostics, tree rejuvenation, vertical mulching

Preventing insects and mites from damaging your trees and shrubs By Michael Allen Pest Control In this day and age,

10 Neat Things Insects

10 Neat Things About Hornets

August 30, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 3341 Views avoiding hornet stings, hornet colony, hornet nest, hornet queens, hornet stings, hornet superorganism., hornets, late summer hornets, wasp behavior, wasp deterrent

You’ve invited a crowd for dinner on your patio. Everybody is having a great time until you bring out the

Animals

10 Neat Things About Wasps

August 27, 2024 Dorothy Dobbie 3905 Views garden helpers, wasps

1. I walk alone. Contrary to what we may believe, most wasps are solitary, living alone in a hole in

CLG Podcast Feature Story Garden Helpers Local Gardener

Flora & Fauna Episode 16: Nutrients in the garden with Robert Pavlis

August 12, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 2478 Views Aspen Grove Gardens, compost, fertilizer myths, garden myths, Gardening science, gardening tips, organic gardening, plant nutrients, Robert Pavlis, roses, tomatoes, tree care

Did you know that you can give too much compost to your garden? Also, there isn’t a “best” fertilizer for tomatoes or

Animals Birds

Critters in the Garden: Crows & grackles

July 23, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1705 Views bird deterrents, bird feeders, bird netting, Crows, garden pests, garden protection, grackles, habitat management, reflective decoys, wildlife management

Both crows and grackles, members of the corvid family, are beautiful and smart, but they can be unwelcome in the

Animals Pets

Critters in the Garden: Cats & dogs

July 19, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1509 Views animal deterrents, cats, coffee grounds, dog and cat behavior, dogs, essential oils, garden critters, garden protection, pet-proof garden, physical barriers

Cats and dogs can make a habit of using your garden as a litter box, leaving unpleasant surprises when you

Animals Local Gardener Wild Critters

Critters in the Garden: Voles & moles

July 16, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 2300 Views garden pests, grub control, habitat modification, moles, natural predators, physical barriers, repellents, trapping, voles, wildlife management

Although voles and moles are different, the deterrents are similar. Moles tunnel under the ground and make runways just below

Animals Wild Critters

Critters in the Garden: Rabbits

July 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1769 Views daffodils, garden pests, garden protection, gardening tips, physical barriers, rabbit deterrents, rabbit-resistant plants, rabbits, spraying techniques, vegetable garden

Little bunnies abound in the early days of spring and summer. Who can resist their soft furriness – you just

Animals Local Gardener Wild Critters

Critters in the Garden: Deer

July 11, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 2209 Views deer, fencing, garden pests, garden protection, noise deterrents, physical barriers, sacrificial plants, sprays, ultrasonic noise

What to do about deer? They are gorgeous to look at with soft-coloured coats looking so sleek above their slender

Insects Podcasts Trees & Shrubs

Flora & Fauna Episode 14: Emerald ash borer with Ryan Statham

July 10, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 2033 Views

Since 2002, Canada has been watching the emerald ash borer kill our native ash trees, starting in Ontario and moving

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