SmartGarden - water conservation: watering wisely saves time and natural resources
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Plants require water to grow, and good planning of the watering system can conserve water and ensure the plants receive adequate water. Gardens should be designed with the water requirements of plants in mind and watering should occur before the heat of the day. Drip irrigation or soaker hoses are two methods recommended.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2000
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SmartGarden - biological controls: consider using these natural weapons in the fight against garden pests
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Beneficial organisms are useful weapons against garden pests. These include spiders, insects and crustaceans that eat or lay their eggs in plant eating insects. Beneficial organisms include ladybugs, lacewings, all kinds of spiders and stink bugs. Tips for attracting and keeping beneficial insects and spiders in a garden are also presented.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2001
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Smartgarden-using gardening resources: a wealth of gardening information in various media is waiting to be tapped.
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The resources for seeking gardening information is presented which includes tapping the knowledge of experts and taking advantage of their experience. Further information can be obtained through books, periodicals, Web sites, television shows and organizations that would relate directly and is helpful to the garden.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2003
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