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Starting a small lawn from seed, by Susanne Talbert

Starting a small lawn from seed, while not faster, can be cheaper than using sod. It is not as hard or laborious as most people think; and with a few tips, a healthy green lawn can be right around the corner; nay, right in your front yard!

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Backyard Mosquito Mitigation, by Bev Walker

Understanding more about mosquitoes now may help prevent their reproduction, repel their bites, and eliminate many of the bloodsucking population in your yard and garden next year.

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When Plants Move - Tropisms, by LariAnn Garner

In the realm of living organisms, motion is most often associated with the animal kingdom. The surprise is that plants move as well, and some move fast enough so that their motion is visible to a casual observer. Read on to learn more about how and why plants move around . . .

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Map: Garden Centers, Garden Supplies

Riddle Nursery

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Ironically, we were preparing to make a trip to Bayer Garden Shop when Ed Riddle and crew pulled up in front of our home...
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Treasure Island Aquatics

Review by elderberrypress:

I ordered 200 trapdoor snails from Zac at Treasure Island Aquatics on Tuesday, 7 October. Their prices are excellent at just...
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PlantFiles: Coneflower 'Tiki Torch' (Echinacea )

Coneflower 'Tiki Torch'

(Echinacea )

Fantastic cultivar. Unlike some of the big sky series, this cultivar retains it bright pumpkin color for upwards of two...
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BugFiles: Walking Stick (Megaphasma denticrus)

Walking Stick

(Megaphasma denticrus)

As I was growing up, we always referred to these as "spit devils" or "devil's walking stick." We were always told that if...
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GARDENING ARTICLES:

Battling Blackspot

Battling Blackspot, by Tamara Galbraith

Ask rose enthusiasts what plant disease they would vote off the face of the planet, and their answer will inevitably be Blackspot.

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GARDEN BOOKWORM:

Gardening Book: Garden Spells

Garden Spells

Review by Kylaluaz:

I actually loved this book. As an avid fantasy reader I am delighted with any I find that are well written and whose themes...
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TODAY IN THE FORUMS

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With over 400,000 members, Dave's Garden is an amazing resource for beginning and experienced gardeners alike. Inside, you'll find over 250 forums dedicated to every type of home and gardening topic you can think of. From annuals and bonsai trees to vegetable gardening and winter sowing; from tips on seeds and planting to advice on regional gardening, this is a gold mine of friendly advice and knowledge shared by experienced gardeners from around the world.

Enthusiasts of every gardening niche can put down roots and grow their knowledge. Are you into water gardens, vegetable gardens, hanging gardens, growing flowers or arranging bouquets, container gardens, raised beds, farming, poultry, beekeeping or any other gardening pursuit? If so, you'll find we have forums, articles and videos to help you learn, grow and share advice.

Do you need help identifying a plant, bug or bird? Check out the plant and tree identification, insect identification forum, and the bird identification forum. Or browse the PlantFiles and BugFiles databases, where you'll find information on more than 160,000 plants and thousands of insects and spiders.

The Garden Watchdog and Go Gardening directories will help you find the perfect source for your plants, seeds, and bulbs, whether the company is just around the corner, or halfway around the world.

We invite you to sign up and join our community, and share what you know! Here at Dave's Garden, you can create your own blog, upload photos for free, or use our tools to trade seeds and plants.

Since 2000, we've grown to be a comprehensive gardening community with discussion forums for every hobby, home and garden topic you can imagine. Our members are knowledgeable about soil, weather, watering, and just about every kind of plant and insect. On behalf of all our members, we are glad you came to visit, and we hope you will stop by again soon!


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