The Long Island Gardener
I own a house and garden on the north shore of Long Island, New York, USA.
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A Garden Chemist Lists 6 Simple Ways to Lower Soil PHWhat's the best way to lower soil pH? That depends. Here's a guide to what works, what won't, and which one is best for you. -
Exotic Plant Care: How Not to Kill an OrchidGrowing Orchids is easy as 1-2-3. These plants are naturally low maintenance. Yet, most people can't stop caring for them, and end up over-watering, over-fertilizing and over-lighting them. Are you guilty of these 7 fatal errors? -
A New Study of Beetle Appetites Sheds Light on Ways They Kill WeedsFor two years, scientists monitored the weeds at 257 farms in Great Britain. The more Ground Beetles, the fewer weeds. They published their findings last summer in the Aug. 2011 Journal of Applied Ecology.
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Do You Know the Nasty, Nocturnal Jerusalem Cricket?Out West, in SoCal, gardeners, especially, are taken by surprise when they stumble on this cute little critter. Don't be fooled. The thumb-sized, scorpion-colored Jerusalem Cricket will take a chunk out of your finger If you're not careful.
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Lilac Bouquets: The Scientific MethodFew bouquets are more lovely, more fragrant, or more fleeting than Lilacs. Once you cut, how you treat them determines whether yours will last 2 days or 10. Think you know? These flowers are different... -
New Rules for Winning the College Applications ContestNew world records are broken year after year at elite college admissions offices. Seems all those people out of work think going to college makes sense now. Are you in high school, ready to apply? You'll have to compete against them. Here's how.
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How My Daughter Got into Smith CollegeNever in history have lofty academic credentials mattered so much to so many. It's harder than ever to get into Smith College - but my daughter was accepted. Here's how.
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How to Grow a Cottage Garden This SummerOnce upon a time, country folks grew herbs, fruit, and flowers just outside the door. In pocket-sized plots, they planted everything. Many gardeners today see that old-fashioned cottage garden as the most beautiful garden of all. -
Organic Vegetable Gardening 101: A Step by Step GuideThere's more to organic gardening than going pesticide-free. Learn the secrets of growing chemical-free vegetables -- keys to controlling disease, repelling insect pests, maximizing your healthiest harvest.
