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Archive for October 27th, 2007

Clover!

So your Lawn is full of the dreaded Clover. Well did you know that until fairly recently, clover was not considered as a weed at all and indeed was liked by gardeners because it gave their Lawn a deeper green look.
This happens because Clover removes Nitrogen from the air and transfers it to your Lawn. […]

Nature’s Miracle - Gardening ‘Green’ By Not Using Polluting Toxic Chemicals

Gardening here in San Diego County and around the country is more than just a weekend seasonal hobby. It is becoming a craze. Homeowners everywhere are devoted to beautifying their yards year round and they are increasingly looking for ways to maximize their efforts. Most importantly, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is becoming […]

How to Grow Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia Ficus-Indica and Harvest Prickly Pears

Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) are useful in the landscape for dramatic impact, adding a southwestern feel to any landscape. Opuntia cactus also have edible pads and provide the red cactus pears of commerce. This cactus variety grows wild in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Prickly pear cactus have deep green branching pads, grow […]

Get Rid Of Skunks - The Organic Solution!

Animal experts have told me that a skunk will give three signals before it sprays. Here are the signs to run for the hills before it is too late: Skunk turns it back on you, then lifts its tail, then looks over its shoulder to take aim…after that you are a goner!
I doubt that every […]