Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, Myths

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Japanese Beetles: The Basics Jul 18, 2020

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They only live about 10-15% of their lives above ground, but as both larvae and adults, Japanese beetles can do a lot of damage to your garden.

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Is That a Bee? Or a Wasp? Jul 15, 2020

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As much as we love them, most of us would have a hard time reliably picking bees out of a lineup.

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Which Bees Should We Worry About? Jul 12, 2020

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Gardeners love bees and what they do for our gardens. But some bees get a lot more attention than others. And that may not be good for bees in general.

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Identifying and Treating Plant Disease Jul 09, 2020

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Fungicides and other sprays. And can you really identify diseases from symptoms?

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Controlling Disease in Your Garden Jul 06, 2020

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We're never going to stop them entirely, but what can we do to reduce our risk of losing plants to disease?

NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Make a Fence Taller for Better Privacy

Disease in Your Garden: The Challenges Jul 03, 2020

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One of the big challenges with plant diseases is that the symptoms plants display can be the same for a variety of diseases. And there are thousands and thousands of plant diseases.

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Plant Diseases: A First Look Jun 30, 2020

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Plant diseases take away from our enjoyment of gardening and undo our hard work. Before we can figure out how to avoid them, we need to understand what diseases are.

NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Grow Bee Balm (Monarda) and Attract Pollinators

Growing Lavender in Your Garden Jun 25, 2020

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It's been a garden favorite for hundreds of years. And with about 40 species and hundreds of varieties, you can likely find one perfect for your garden.

READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: Lavender Growing Tips and Easy Mistakes to Avoid

Stay Safe From the Sun While Gardening Jun 22, 2020

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Gardeners spend a lot of time under the hot sun -- and UV rays are the main cause of skin cancer, sunburn and aging skin. What's the best way to stay safe?

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Companion Planting: Why the Skepticism? Jun 18, 2020

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Science supports many of the principles of companion planting, but the specific companion plant recommendations you see everywhere are a different story.

NEW THIS WEEK on Empress of Dirt: Types of Clematis and How to Identify Yours

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