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Here's how to identify the insects eating your garden leaves by the evidence they leave behind. If leafcutter bees are ...

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Reduced chill hours and warmer winters are causing early blooming in fruit trees, a situation that worries Ashraf, especially as the prevailing winter conditions are marked by insufficient soil ...

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Mighty Mint peppermint spray is made from natural ingredients and is safe to use around dogs and children. But you'll want to ...