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Globe willow and aphids

My three large globe willow trees were infested with tiny black bugs last year. These bugs were very tender and, if
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Chile houseplant freeze injury

We have a chile as a houseplant. The top 3/4's of it got frost-bitten when we briefly placed it outside. Should we
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2001 Archives

Poinsettia leaves falling too early Jade plant leaves shriveling Lawn soil amendments? Poinsettias in darker room?
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Pineapple plant from whole fruit?

Is it possible to grow a pineapple by just placing the whole plant in soil? Would this let it grow more quickly? That's
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Home Vegetable Gardening in New Mexico

This publication provides general information for growing vegetables in home gardens. Use this publication with its
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Protect Trees when Redesigning Landscapes

LAS CRUCES -- As concern about water conservation increases, conscientious homeowners have started converting their
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Late winter landscape irrigation in New Mexico

When should I begin watering my trees and lawn? This has been a wet winter and I don't want to waste water.< />
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Blister Beetles in Alfalfa

Several valuable horses and other livestock have died after being fed alfalfa hay contaminated with bodies or parts of
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Boxelder bugs

We are having difficulty eradicating box elder bugs. Do you have any suggestions. Would getting rid of the tree solve
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Ficus tree frozen

I have a Ficus tree growing in a protected area where it almost never freezes. I usually cover it up when it's going to
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Pests and diseases from outside

When I bring my houseplants indoors from their summer outside, how can I be certain that I am not bringing insects and
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Grass drought tolerance and avoidance

I have heard that buffalograss is more drought tolerant than fescue, but then I have also been told that fescue has a
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Horn-tail tree borers

I saw the strangest thing. I found a large wasp stuck to a tree by its stinger. What was that and why did it sting the
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How-To Publications

The college, through the Cooperative Extension Service, publishes information on a variety of subjects every month.
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Removing Old Orchid Bloom Stalk

I want to prune the stalk of my orchid now that the blooms have fallen off. The stalk is very long and difficult to
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