Landscaping and Gardening Info

Examine azaleas and rhododendrons for signs of stem borer; sawdust at the base of the stems is a sure indication. Look along the stem for the holes which the borers have made and run a wire into them or squirt some malathion or Orthene into them. If the plants are not thrifty or fail to flower dress them with a mulch of well-rotted manure to which some superphosphate has been added. Do not dig this in, however, for the surface roots will be injured in the process.

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The roof of your house needs constant maintenance and care as it is constantly exposed to the changing weather conditions. So, it can undergo serious damage at any point through out its lifetime. Roof repair or roof replacement are required depending upon the condition of your roof at that time.

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Garden pipes can be a treat as well as a nuisance. Well of course, that depends on what kind of garden pipes you maintain and how you keep them. Considering that it is of prime importance to see what kind of pipe you use, you should have good knowledge of plumbing pipes.

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