Staying ahead of pests, Mercury retrograde, ground covers

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, June 18, 2020

roses

Roses smile in their white content,
Roses blush in their crimson bliss,
As the vagrant breezes, wooing them,
Ruffle their petals with careless kiss.
–Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)
Thursday, June 18, 2020
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Ground Covers

 Best Ground Cover Plants
A baffling problem for many gardeners is what to grow in hot, dry, or gravelly areas that are too inhospitable for grass and most ground cover plants. Fortunately, there are some durable ground cover plants that will thrive under these rigorous conditions. Here are some ground covers to help with troublesome spots.
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Staying Ahead of Pests

 Staying Ahead of Garden Pests
Normally I don’t go looking for trouble, but it is the best way to head off potential problems in the garden. Keep your eyes open when you are weeding and you may be surprised by the kinds of pests you find. Look for telltale signs of common garden pests like holes in leaves, egg masses, and webs.
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Painting Garden Pots

 Painting Pots: The Sponge Technique
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Mercury Retrograde Begins

 Mercury Retrograde Dates for 2020
Mercury’s next period of retrograde motion lasts from June 18 to July 12, 2020! According to the age-old practice of astrology, we are all influenced by the effect of Mercury in retrograde.
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