AQUATIC WEED CONTROL: WEED CONTROL FOR LAKES AND PONDS

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This is a guide to weed control in bodies of water, such as lakes and ponds. It will cover the different methods of weed management, and then categorize different types of aquatic weeds and how best to handle them. THE CAUSES OF WEEDS IN LAKES AND PONDS Having plants growing in your lake or pond is generally a good thing. They provide food and oxygen for other organisms, as well as a nesting … [Read more...]

PRE EMERGENT WEED CONTROL: WEED PREVENTION FOR YOUR LAWN

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This article is a guide to pre emergent weed control for your lawn- preventing weeds before they sprout. Prevention is the best way to deal with weeds, as a little investment of time and resources at the right times can help you avoid a larger and more painful investments later on. METHODS OF PRE EMERGENT WEED CONTROL FOR YOUR LAWN Here’s a list of different methods that will help prevent … [Read more...]

ORGANIC WEED CONTROL FOR YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN

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This article is a guide to organic weed control. The use of synthetic herbicides has many negative consequences: polluting the soil and water of an area, having negative effects on the health of children and pets, and messing with the balance of nutrients and organisms in the soil. Organic alternatives may often require a larger investment of time and/or money, but in the long run will be better … [Read more...]

ORGANIC GARDENING PEST CONTROL

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This article is a guide to organic pest control. North American households use around 135 million pounds of synthetic pesticides every year, amounting for 75% of total usage (farmers account for the other 25%). The use of these pesticides leads to the contamination of soil and water, and is causing health issues in children and adults. Organic gardening (gardening without the use of pesticides or … [Read more...]

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