Fungicides are toxic chemicals that you should use with caution. They begin about the size of a silver dollar, but you may not notice them until they grow and spread into large, irregularly shaped areas.
So how do you other duck-raisers deal with your ducks? Ducklings are just so darn cute and fuzzy. You would think after keeping them on our farm for near twenty years, I'd have discovered a consistent, efficient, responsible way to deal with my Muscovy...
It can also be spread by the propagation of already infected plant material. Keep reading to learn more about recognizing mosaic virus in cannas, and how to manage mosaic on canna plants.There are several mosaic viruses out there.
The thick vigorous lawn that results will soon be impervious to all but the most tenacious dandelion and you will see a sea of green instead of a wave of yellow. Household vinegar will not work because the acid content is not high enough.
The following article discusses purple blotch on onions, including what causes it and how to manage it., it first manifests as small, water-soaked lesions that rapidly develop white centers.
Even a tiny bit of damage may be enough to allow bacteria to penetrate leaves when your orchid is living in a warm, wet area. If your buds dry up and die without any sign of pests or disease, your orchid may need higher humidity or brighter lighting.
If you see any such signs, spread plastic sheeting under the tree in the early morning. Check the fruit for any signs of egg-laying scarring. They will fall onto the plastic tarp, looking much like bud scales or other debris.
Also known as “cold weather mites,” these pests tend to appear in autumn and winter.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Both of these pests are a favorite food of certain beneficial insects like.
Just as we look back at stressful situations and ask ourselves, “Now, what did I learn from that so I can be better prepared next time?” Gagliano's experiment with the sensitive plant ( Mimosa pudica ) shows that this plant can't be fooled too many...
Keep plant debris away from the base of the tree where adults can overwinter.is another pest of bay trees. Leaves, twigs and entire branches wilt and die. Leaves yellow and die and twigs have a scorched appearance.It is important not to use toxic substances...
In fact, spraying may be more effective in cold weather because many products become volatile in warmer weather, turning into a vapor that can damage nearby plants.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });An additional...
The rumen —the first station for grass, hay and browse—contains millions of beneficial bacteria and protozoa, which produce enzymes that combine with saliva to break down the fiber.
One day when Dad was wearing shorts, Rasputin attacked him from behind and used his sharp spurs to rip a gash down the back of Dad's leg. And if you're genuinely afraid of your rooster, replace him with one you needn't fear.
Trees, garden vegetables and perennials are frequent victims. Small plants dug by dogs or other wild animals can usually be convinced to remain stable simply by watering them well and leaving them alone.
Just a nerdy thing to note and recall I am sure (it probably has some evolutionary signficance, but it's too much minutia (literally) to discuss more here.They seem somewhat primitive and simple- just a blob or column of fleshy tissue covered by spines.Well,...
If ice damaged trees or shrubs are small, you can do corrective pruning yourself. Using pruning sealer, paint or tar toactually just slows down the trees natural healing process and is not recommended.can be damaged by the extra weight of ice after an...
Those grown in cooler temps will also have a milder flavor.Spring planted radishes should also be harvested early—before the heat and longer days of summer begin to set in. Read on to learn more.Radishes bolt for the same reason anything else does —...
Always buy disease-free plants. Infected leaves should be picked off and destroyed.and stem rot can be associated with fungus, due mostly to overly wet soil from poor drainage or overwatering.
The compost feeds your lawn, as well as all the beneficial soil organisms in the soil below it. While a certified organic farmer can't use this type of compost because the sources of the ingredients and the composting process are not tracked, it's a great...
Here are the most common bugs on pumpkin plants and how to treat them:freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });– Beetles are the most common but easily treated pests on pumpkins.
I meant it, too. Which is to say, we'd put off castrating the males long enough and were at risk of letting them get too strong to effectively wrangle for a deeply unenjoyable task.
These Ape are by far the most common type of agricultural truck in all of Italy. As cool as my Vespa “farm truck” is, I must officially retract my previous statements, apologise and announce that the Vespa is not in fact the coolest agricultural vehicle...
When something on the scooter does break, and it happens once a year or so, I simply push it to the closest mechanic, (seems like there's one on every other street) and they fix it, usually for some ridiculously low figure.
Baits and traps are the best way to control these insects.– Aphids are probably the most common of spinach pests. Pull up and destroy the plants to prevent the spread of the virus.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...
The solution is to keep the lid off to dry the bin or reduce watering. Containerized vermicomposting relies upon you to provide the ideal habitat.Take care to position the worm bin where it is warm enough.
In “Choosing the Best Poultry Breed for Your Small Farm,” The University of Maryland Extension advises deciding on your goal for raising chickens as a first step in finding a breed that is best for you, and nonaggressiveness is a factor to consider.
Applying fertilizer and watering deeply at least once weekly should help alleviate this problem.often develops during cool, moist conditions. Close inspection of spotty areas of zoysia dying will oftentimes be necessary to determine its actual presence.
