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Gardeners worried about the safety of synthetic pest-control products sometimes turn to botanically derived compounds instead. But many of those also contain toxic ingredients, such as nicotine, rotenone and pyrethrins.

Botanically derived pesticides are not always safe, and some are more hazardous than synthetics, said Linda Chalker-Scott, an extension horticulturist at Washington State Universitys Puyallup Research Center. Any improperly used pesticide will contaminate nearby terrestrial and aquatic systems.

And dont use home remedies, she said, which could be illegal and possibly fatal to many good things in your garden.

Instead, consider the benign-neglect school of pest-control a mix of prevention (such as maintaining healthy soil) and natural controls (such as insect-eating insects).

I dont add fertilizers. I dont use pesticides. I use a wood chip mulch, which provides habitat for beneficial insects like predacious ground beetles that may eat slugs and slug eggs, Chalker-Scott said in an email.

Ninety-nine percent of the insects in our yards are benign or even beneficial, writes Jessica Walliser in her new Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control (Timber Press).

She recommends introducing insects that eat other insects.

A single ladybug probably the most illustrious beneficial predatory insect can consume up to 5,000 aphids during its lifetime, Walliser says, adding that there are thousands of other insect species capable of doing the same thing.

To keep these predatory insects around, however, you have to offer a diverse and pesticide-free garden with plenty of plant-based foods.

Just like people, most species of beneficial insects need a balance of carbohydrates (found in nectar) and protein (found in their prey) in order to survive, Walliser said.

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Gardeners worried about the safety of synthetic pest-control products sometimes turn to botanically derived compounds instead. But many of those also contain toxic ingredients, such as nicotine, rotenone and pyrethrins.

Botanically derived pesticides are not always safe and some are more hazardous than synthetics, said Linda Chalker-Scott, an extension horticulturist at Washington State Universitys Puyallup Research Center. Any improperly used pesticide will contaminate nearby terrestrial and aquatic systems.

And dont use home remedies, she said, which could be illegal and possibly fatal to many good things in your garden.

Instead, consider the benign-neglect school of pest-control a mix of prevention (such as maintaining healthy soil) and natural controls (such as insect-eating insects).

I dont add fertilizers. I dont use pesticides. I use a wood chip mulch, which provides habitat for beneficial insects like predacious ground beetles that may eat slugs and slug eggs, Chalker-Scott said in an email.

Ninety-nine percent of the insects in our yards are benign or even beneficial, writes Jessica Walliser in her new Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control (Timber Press). She recommends introducing insects that eat other insects.

A single ladybug probably the most illustrious beneficial predatory insect can consume up to 5,000 aphids during its lifetime, Walliser says, adding that there are thousands of other insect species capable of doing the same thing.

To keep these predatory insects around, however, you have to offer a diverse and pesticide-free garden with plenty of plant-based foods.

Just like people, most species of beneficial insects need a balance of carbohydrates (found in nectar) and protein (found in their prey) in order to survive, Walliser said.

Provide plants that produce flowers with shallow, exposed nectaries, she said. Many beneficial insects are very small and dont have specialized mouthparts for accessing nectar from tubular flowers. Members of the carrot family and the aster family are great places to start.

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After months of being practically being held hostage indoors thanks to a seemingly never-ending barrage of snow and cold, temperatures have risen at long last.

Isnt it great to feel warm weather breezes and cool (rather than absolutely freezing!) rainfall?

With so much time spent inside, its also wonderful to be able to get outside and soak up all the sunshine. Thats why you should be looking into outdoor furniture.

After all, you can lounge outdoors and enjoy the sunny weather just as easy as stare at it from inside your home. And if you have the space and the option to jazz up your outdoor space, you should strongly consider doing so.

There are some great outdoor trends that you should be aware of when it comes to outdoor furniture. Weve come a long way since a simple gazebo and lawn chair.

Bright And Earthy Tones Dominate

When you think of earthy tones, dont assume the dull browns and olive greens are what are the rage. Think bright colors: Lime greens, sky and baby blues, and bold espresso browns.

Bright colors are also a good for making small spaces seem larger than they are.

If you arent interested in sticking to greens, blues, or browns, there are other bright colors to make any space pop. Think yellows and oranges. For a more feminine touch, light purples and pinks are always a good idea.

Bring Light To Outdoor Furniture Spaces

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Chances are your lawn is looking a bit bedraggled after this rough winter. Thats not surprising. Between brutally cold temperatures and drying winds, turf took a beating this year.

Probably it will come back just fine, but a little TLC can prevent problems, reverse damage and let your lawn green up faster, lawn care experts Melinda Myers and Joe Rimelspach said. Heres what they recommend.

Grass in the shade and other places where snow and ice linger is susceptible to snow mold, a fuzzy, pink or gray fungus that can damage or kill grass, said Myers, a horticulturist, garden writer and radio and TV host.

Snow mold likes moist environments, she said, so its a good idea to lightly rake grass in those vulnerable areas to fluff it and allow light and air to penetrate. A leaf rake will work fine, Myers said.

The crowns of the grass plants are still alive, so the grass can come back, said Rimelspach, a turf grass disease specialist at Ohio State University. But Myers recommended taking action now, before you see signs of fungus.

Most people notice it when the grass is dead, which is too late, she said.

Snowplows, snowblowers and shovels can do a number on grass, especially along driveways and sidewalks.

Those areas may need to be reseeded or sodded, Rimelspach said. He recommended doing that as soon as possible, as long as the soil isnt frozen or very muddy. You want to give the new grass as much time as possible to mature before summer arrives, so it can better weather the stresses of high temperatures and dry spells, he explained.

Because most pre-emergent weed treatments also prevent grass seeds from germinating, you need to be careful about applying crabgrass killer if youre doing a lot of repairs, Myers said. She suggested skipping the crabgrass treatment this year or at least avoiding newly seeded areas.

Deicers are hard on grass. So is dog urine. The two might not seem to have much in common, but both contain salts that can burn grass.

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Ballard Library
Architect: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Landscape Architect: Swift Co. Green Roof: 20500 s.f Waterproofing: 2500 s.f. Completion: 2005 2006 Green Roofs for He...

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Oak Park Library
Oak Park Library - Oak Park, IL Architect: Nagle Hartray Danker Kagen McKay Landscape Architect: Carol H. Yetken Green Roof: 12500 s.f. Year: 2003.

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St Louis Zoo
St. Louis Zoo Orthwein Animal Nutrition Center - St. Louis, MO Design Architect: Fox Architects Landscape Architect: SWT Design Green Roof: 5500 s.f. Vertic...

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I Get Fixed - Home Improvement Professionals Available
I Get Fixed lists home improvement professionals in your area. These professionals are ready to help you with all your home improvement needs. Air Conditioni...

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Inspire others to beautify their yards by entering yourself, a friend or a neighbor in the fifth annual Yard of the Month contest.

Sponsored by the City of Sioux City, Sioux City Journal and the Sioux City Neighborhood Network, the Yard of the Month program recognizes Sioux Cityans who work hard to keep their yard and the community looking attractive.

Jim Jung, chairman of the Yard of the Month committee, said a nice yard enhances the value of the house and the neighborhood.

"It's also good exercise and a good stress reliever. Overall, it beautifies the city. Having a nice yard seems to spread like wildfire. When people see beautiful yards, they want to copy them," said Jung, who is also a member of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce's Community Enhancement Committee.

Entriesfor Yard of the Month will be chosen from ANY region of Sioux City during the months of May through September.

Each month, a group of judges will choose a winner from the entries. The winner will receive a $25 cash award, a yard sign, presentation of the award at a city council meeting and recognition in theSioux City Journal.

In October (or earlier, depending on the weather), a Yard of the Year will be chosen from the entries. The winner for the year will receive a $50 cash award, a yard sign, and recognition by the City Council and the Sioux City Journal.

This year, Neighborhood Network will be donating the cash awards for the Yard of the Month program.

Applications for Yard of the Month must be received no later than the 15th of the prior month, and the winners will be announced in the Sioux City Journal's HOME section the second Sunday of the month, starting in May. The Yard of the Month will also be publicized in the Sioux City calendar, on the Sioux City website, in the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce newsletter, and on entry forms.

The criteria for judging the Yard of the Month include appearance of house (windows and paint), lawn mowed and trimmed, overall appearance - free of litter, weeds and clutter, mulched flowerbeds, bushes and trees, creativity and originality, sound landscape practices, appearance and condition of flowers, maintained bushes and trees, homeowner creation, and overall appearance from the curb.

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