Pests/Animals

Cat Grass and Catnip(Video)

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Cat Grass and Catnip(Video) Watch our Nursery Manager, Debbie Mounce, teach us about cat grass and catnip on KVOA’s 5-Minute Gardener.

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How to Kill Grubs and Scale(Video)

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How to Kill Grubs and Scale(Video) Watch our Nursery Manager, Debbie Mounce, on KVOA’s 5-Minute Gardener teach us how to kill grubs and cochineal scale.

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Organic Fertilizers and Pesticides

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ORGANIC FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES In recent years the environment has been a hot topic for debate.  It is clear the majority of people are concerned not only about their own health but also the health…

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Javelina Resistant Plants

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Javelinas are omnivorous animals. They are browsers and feed on the roots of many plants.

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Rabbit Resistant Plants

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RABBIT RESISTANT PLANTS Here are a few tips on how you can make your landscape rabbit resistant. Use plants that are large enough to withstand nibbling. If plants are small, cage with chicken wire. Experiment…

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Tortoise Diet

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TORTOISE DIET Acceptable Produce: (Produce is generally less nutritious than the other foods listed and should only be fed when other foods are unavailable or as an occasional supplement) Beet greens Bok choy Cilantro Collard…

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Ladybugs

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Ladybugs Always keep the ladybugs out of direct sunlight and as cool as possible.  They may even be refrigerated down to 35º F (they hibernate at 35º – 40º.) The ladybugs should be watered once…

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Birds and Butterflies

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BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES Planting a bird and/or butterfly garden is relatively easy (even in this climate,) and very rewarding. Things to remember when planting a bird and/or butterfly garden: Pick a sunny location.   Most of…

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