Garden Nuisance: The Fire Blight

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"Fire blight is most common in temperatures from 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit with frequent rain or hail. With these weather conditions the disease then attacks new growth, especially rapid new growth. High nitrogen fertilization and lots of pruning promotes rapid growth and should be avoided during these conditions. Tree irrigation during blooming should be avoided as well."

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Managing the Carpenter Bee Population Around Your Home

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"Although carpenter bees may appear frightening because they are bees and look a lot like bumble bees they are not really dangerous. The males can not sting. The females can but rarely will attack."

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How to Plant and Grow Tulips

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"Tulips are a pretty flower available in many different colors ranging from red to yellow to purple. There are hundreds of different varieties."

"Tulips need well drained soil, sandy soil works best. If the soil is wet or heavy a compost and peat moss may be required. Another option is to put the soil into a mound which will help dry it out."

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How to Plant and Grow Carnations

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"There are hundreds of varieties of carnations that can be grown in a home garden and they are all beautiful. The only thing to remember when picking a type is to get one with a strong scent. Some hybrid carnations..."

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