Systemic Pesticides

When you apply systemic pesticides, you send poison into every pore of your plants. On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will take a look at your safe and sane alternatives to this overkill.

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February 20th, 2010

Climbing clematis

People who like to grow some of their ornamentals upwards often turn to clematis. On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will reveal what these flowering vines need to succeed.

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February 13th, 2010

Gettin' antsy?

Do you think outdoor ants are causing problems in your potager and produce patch? On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will reveal which crimes those ants might be guilty of and what to do about it!

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February 6th, 2010

Inexpensive row covers

Inexpensive row covers can completely protect your plants from insect pests; but what about letting pollinators in? On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will reveal how to navigate this delicate dance.

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