Grit's to Control Fire Ants ?

 

 

If you're like me I really try to find alternative methods to controlling insect issues around the home & garden areas. Before I run out & spray insecticides ( which sometimes may be needed ) I'll usually try an organic method. Today we're going to address the dreaded "Fire Ant" Here's a cool tip & very earth friendly way of controlling these painful invader's of your home garden.

 

Once you've located  (1) or more "Fire Ant" mounds in your garden... pick up some "White Grit's" yeah... really "cooking grits" :) mix in some brown sugar, and the sprinkle the grits/sugar mix over and around the mound... "Do Not" stir or disturb the mound!! just let the grits lay there as a food supply for these nasty little rascal's... in a few days go back & check the mound & Wallah! GoodBye Fire Ants!! This is "not" an immediate kill, but a gradual & effective kill over a few days.

 

Here's the scoop.... the sugar attracts the insect, the ants then take the food down into the mound to feed the "queen" then everybody chows down on the grits! the grit's then "expand internally" within the insect therefore killing them pretty quikly! Will they come back? yep! just continue treating for continued control. If you have of course very heavy "Fire Ant" issues... you may need to contract a pest control company to help you get a handle on the issue.

 

Though you may find this idea silly? once you try it... you'll be pleased :)

 

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Dull Mower Blades Spell Disaster For Lawns

Did you know University Research Shows the "Leading Cause" for Turfgrass Decline is "Dull Mower Blades"... We'll it's true. Dull Blades account for millions $$ of dollars annually across the U.S. for homeowners needing to replace their lawns due to insect,disease, and drought stress. By mowing with dull blades your lawn is constanly under stress!! disease pathogens like leafspot,brown patch, blight & others to enther the leafblade via the "torn edges" at the top of the leafblade.

Check with your local University Cooperative Extension Office to find this & more information for "free" via their informative flyer's, where you'll find the proper mowing height, blade sharpening suggestions,watering & more for the turfgrass in your region of the country. What's the 2nd leading cause of turf decline?? Mowing turfgrass "too low"... which also provides an environment for disaster!! couple dull blades & mowing too low & you're gonna feel it in your wallet!!

Also, mowing too low starves the turf from the much needed nutrition which is actually "stored" in the leafblades, mowing too low also allows for more sun exposure to the soil profile... therefore promoting unnessary water stress issues and more....

I hope this simple information is helful in preventing you from experiencing the costly effects encountered by not correcting these simple to resolve maintenance practice's for your home lawns.

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Having Issues with Black Spot Disease On Rose's ?

We'll if you've been a gardener for very long... you have had numerous bouts with "Black Spot Disease" with Rose's in you're home garden. It'a a common problem causing leaf yellowing, leafdrop, and leaf wilting. The most common reason is "Overhead Watering" from you're watering. Whether it be handwatering or via automatic sprinkler systems. Rose's require "drip watering" to insure you do not have recurring issues with this common disease which affects even the expert gardener.

We receive ton's of emails from our "Eye On Gardening" TV Series viewer's on this issue, and every time this was an concern they we're able to easily correct, and go on to a stellar Rose Garden!

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Easy Orchid Care

Recently we had the pleasure of filming one of our episode features in Naples, Florida at The Home Depot with the best! in the biz when it comes to Orchid's "Better-Gro". In the many years I've been producing and hosting the "Eye On Gardening" TV Series the one common problem I've experienced with gardener's tossing in the towel with Orchids is... their taking care of orchids the same way they do their other plants.... Orchid's are sooper easy to care for, really :) but they are basically "air-plants" so you must get a basic idea on exactly what they need to be successful. Believe me you can be an Orchid Expert! you just need some basic care & info and you're on your way to an aweosme Orchid Garden!

Start with a simple easy to read book from "Better-Gro" which will easily be found in most garden centers, then take your time in selecting the right plant for your location needs and you'll be on your way! Best Tip for starter's... "No Wet Feet" for Orchids, their roots cannot sit in water, nor can they take excessive watering, a little water will go a long way with these awesome, but misunderstood, garden specimens. Each week I'll be sharing gardening tips for the novice to expert gardener's in this blog and I hope you enjoy! Please feel free to stop by our website www.eyeongardening.com for more info on our programs, and "Like" us on facebook at www.facebook.com/EyeOnGardeningTV for more tips, video's and more... for more Orchid info here's Better-Gro's link www.better-gro.com

See Ya! Soon Enjoy You're Garden Adventures...