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Mosquitoes, Flies, Spiders are No Match for These Plants

May 1, 2021 By quadcities Leave a Comment

When it comes to the inevitable face-off between you and bugs, keeping them away from your immediate vicinity is a top priority. There are pesticides and bug traps, but plants can reduce the need for so many chemicals around the patio. Plants are in the business of repelling insects as a natural … [Read more...] about Mosquitoes, Flies, Spiders are No Match for These Plants

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Gardens, insect repellent, insects, Ken Lain, landscaping, pests, plants, Watters Garden Center Prescott

Ten Foolproof Plants Fun to Grow with Kids

August 18, 2017 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Some of our fondest memories are gardening together, collecting worms from under the tree pots at the nursery, picking a basket full of flowers and the summer harvest. When my kids were small, they worked with me, and instead of money we would visit the pet shop, buy a goldfish and release them into … [Read more...] about Ten Foolproof Plants Fun to Grow with Kids

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: garden, Lain, plants

NASA Identifies Top Seven Air Purifying Plants

April 13, 2016 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Fun fact: NASA did a study in 1989 to see which plants best purified the air of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Not-so-fun fact: Your home’s air is probably filled with those VOCs. According to the Environmental Protection agency (EPA), the average home’s air is two to five times more … [Read more...] about NASA Identifies Top Seven Air Purifying Plants

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: air, Brian Cline, plants

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