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Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
This comprehensive guide to controlling pests in your home and garden (and even on your pets!) is packed with simple and effective ways to avoid chemical pesticides that can kill off beneficial insects and keep useful reptiles and birds from making anyone's yard their home. Let nature's balance work to your advantage with plants that attract helpful insects and repel destructive ones, all-purpose pest repellants like garlic and chile peppers, and
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Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Self-defense is an important part of life in the natural world, and some plants have developed cool ways to keep themselves safe. Some, like cacti, have their own spikes and thorns. Others, like some nightshade plants, can poison animals -- and people -- who try to eat them. Readers discover these and other plant defenses as they independently explore the detailed text and accompanying diagrams. Clear labels and a helpful glossary allow readers to...
4) Scarecrow!
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes the familiar human-figured scarecrows and other methods that have been used by farmers throughout history to protect their crops from birds. Includes instructions for making a scarecrow.
Publisher
Cup Rock Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Does your use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers have you concerned about the wisdom of allowing children and pets to play in the yard? Do you think organic gardening is too complicated and expensive? Host Loren Nancarrow will introduce you to a variety of safe, natural, easy solutions for lawn care, gardens, houseplants, trees, and all kinds of pesky pests. We've got a safe natural Rx for whatever ails your lawn and garden, all without dangerous...
Author
Publisher
Quick American
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
What's happening in your garden? Have the aphids landed on your rosebuds? (Maybe you're still wondering what those tiny green bugs are.) Is there mold or brown spots on the leaves of your plants? Has there been a deer sighting? Gardeners are in a constant struggle against the inevitable parade of adversaries that threaten your favorite plants. Now there's a new gardening tool to help you win the fight.
Ed Rosenthal's troubleshooting guide is here...
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