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As the Dragon Flies
You might see one darting around in summer heat, especially if near a standing body of water. They are members of the diverse world of dragonflies; wonderful creatures with an appetite for mosquitoes that existed 100 million years before dinosaurs. Explore how to welcome these good luck charms to your garden.
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Tipping the Scales
You might find Euonymus Scale on euonymus, but you will also find the white spots of this imported pest on many other shrubs, vines, and perennials. This insect causes stunted growth, defoliation, and sometimes death of the plant. The vulnerable crawlers are out at this time of year, so get ready to treat for them now.
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Squash It — Beyond Zucchini
No, not the bug. It’s time for summer squash season. In addition to zucchini, two types of tasty squash grown and enjoyed during the summer are now coming to market. Learn how to grow these varieties in your vegetable garden, and what pests you need to be on the lookout for.
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Poisonous Weeds in Your Garden?
Some of the most dangerous weeds make their home right here in Virginia. From poison ivy to poison hemlock, these plants can pack a punch if you accidentally tangle with them. Learn to identify these five weeds, their level of toxicity, and how deadly they can be.
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Blanket the Earth — Groundcovers Beyond Grass
Sometimes turfgrasses don’t do the trick. There’s mowing, fertilizing, and weed control to think about. Consider one of several alternative to cover your ground, whether your land is shade, sun, slope or flat. Some of these bloom, while some resist deer. Discover what else you can consider to cover bare earth.
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Eliminate the Dead Heads
Many flowers look unappealing after they finish blooming. But, you can improve that by deadheading or removing the spent blossoms, especially on flowering annuals. This can encourage more flowering, and tidy up your garden. But you cannot try this trick on all plants. Learn which plants will benefit the most and which you should avoid deadheading..
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