What is nutgrass and how can I get rid of it? Nutgrass, also called nutsedge, is a perennial, which is a plant that comes back time after time. The plant looks like a very tiny palm tree and has a thin stalk with long, thin, light green leaves and small […]
The term “gnats” is often used to describe very small flying insects. Gnats are usually found outside, though. What you might be seeing in your house – especially your kitchen – are fruit flies, which are a little bit smaller than gnats. Adults are only about 1/8” long and usually
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Fall in much of Arizona is the time of year that residents most enjoy, with its cooler temperatures and clear blue skies. The beautiful weather makes fall outdoor entertaining ideal. The current trend in yard design is to make your backyard an extension of your interior living space. Some of
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With cooler temperatures just around the corner, it is an ideal time to prepare your yard and fall is the perfect time to plant a tree. The weather conditions during the fall months give trees a chance to establish their roots before the warmer temperatures stimulate major growth. We’ve put
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When it comes to common garden pests, Arizona is not immune; despite what the desert landscape looks like to outsiders. Arizonans also struggle with many pesky pests that thrive on grazing off our delicious tomatoes and veggies. The seasoned gardener may have a keen eye when it comes to identifying
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While we love the lightning shows and the cooler temps that a monsoon brings, these storms can wreak havoc on our yards. Trees may be uprooted, branches fallen and debris may be strewn on walkways and patios. If damage is minor, clean up after a monsoon includes removing and disposing
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In the Arizona desert, everyone knows we have scorpions and snakes, but did you know that we also have toxic toads? The Sonoran Desert toad – the largest toad in the United States – has been known to kill more dogs in the Phoenix area than rattlesnakes per year. These
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When you are ready to lay the groundwork of your garden in anticipation of the cooler temperatures, prepare the soil by returning nutrients that were removed by any spring and summer crops. A little bit of compost or aged manure will increase nutrients in the soil when you are preparing
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If you want to know how to get rid of flies, it’s best to know when the best time to do so is. Although we find adult flies to be the most annoying, the larval stage is actually the best time to work on getting rid of flies. Eliminating where
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Just as the monsoon arrives here in the Valley of the Sun, so do pests of every kind. Scorpions are enjoying the heat and moisture, but are often difficult to see. Crickets, however, let us know they are everywhere by incessantly chirping. They are easy to get rid of, once
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