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September in the Garden

**In this week’s episode of Down the Garden Path, we present an encore presentation of our popular September in the Garden podcast.** Although September marks the end of summer and the gradual change to fall, it doesn’t have to signify the end of the gardening season. In fact, September should be a wonderful time in …Read more

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Grub Control

This week on Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Matthew Dressing and Joanne Shaw wrap up their month-long discussion on lawn care with a look at the different ways to control white grubs and other pests in the lawn. Joanne and Matt answer your questions on grub control. What beetles are leaving white grubs in …Read more

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September in the Garden

September in the garden is upon us! Although September marks the end of summer and the gradual change to fall, it doesn’t have to signify the end of the gardening season. In fact, September should be a wonderful time in your garden and yard. Each month in our “In the Garden” podcast, we attempt to …Read more

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Gardening Beyond the Basics: All Planted, What Next?

This month on Down the Garden Path, we’re exploring “Gardening Beyond the Basics.” In this episode, we conclude our month-long discussion on how to take your gardening to the next level with a look at what you should be doing after your garden is planted. Tune into this week’s podcast as we discuss what you …Read more

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Applying Nematodes

Did you have Japanese Beetles in your Garden this summer? Did you know that not only are these a nuisance in the garden and on our plants but these colourful insects also lay thousands of eggs in our lawns and those eggs become GRUBS! Environmentally friendly Nematodes are our own tool against grubs. Last check …Read more

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3 Surprisingly Effective Ways To Use Natural Pest Control

praying mantis

Natural pest control is now readily available for our yards and gardens. I thought I would share a few options since now is a great time to investigate the timing of purchasing these little critters… and yes I did say critters. Praying Mantis egg casings are available. These predators feed on aphids, beetles, chinch bugs …Read more

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