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Gardeners urged to choose the right type of garden netting – to avoid harming local wildlife and damaging crops

Using garden netting is a traditional pest-control method for backyards, as it creates a protective barrier around precious crops while letting sunshine and moisture through. It cuts out the need for ...
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Why you should avoid using mesh garden netting and what to use instead

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gardening has its ups and downs, and pests are among the most frustrating challenges gardeners face. Some days feel like a constant battle, ...
The Spokesman-Review

In the Garden: Garden insect netting is a game-changer for crops that attract bugs

I have been a proponent of floating row cover for years. When placed on hoops over a vegetable crop, this lightweight fabric allows sunlight and moisture to pass through it and acts as a physical ...

4 ways to shade plants during hot weather without moving them, according to garden experts – say goodbye to faded flowers and yellow leaves

Credit: Future PLC/ Jacky Hobbs If you’ve spent the past week seeking shade, I can assure you that your garden plants have ...
Popular Mechanics

The Best Cicada Nets to Protect Your Trees and Gardens

Every 17 years, the cicadas come. There are more than 3,000 species of cicadas, but the ones we’re talking about emerge cyclically. They dig out from their underground pods, molt, grow new wings, mate ...