New House – Pine Straw
Q: We recently bought a newly constructed house. Why is there a row of pine straw between the house and where they stopped laying sod going down both sides of the house?
A: It may have something to do with insect control. Termite expert Dr. Dan Suiter says “The area from the wall out to eighteen inches is sacred ground for termite control practices. The standard treatment procedure for liquid termiticides is to dig a trench next to the wall and fill it with termiticide. This zone of treatment should never be disturbed. If broken, it can provide a bridge for the termites to travel over to enter the structure. Many termite service contracts include this as one of the homeowner responsibilities.”
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Boston Fern – Winter Care
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Earthball (Puffball) Mushroom – Identification
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Clematis – Dermatitis (Skin Rash)
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Ivy Still Growing On Tree After Being Cut
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Christmas Cactus has brown stalk
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Bulbs – When to Plant in Fall
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Milkweed for Monarchs – Growing Milkweed in Georgia
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Alberta Spruce – Dying
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Poinsettia – Forcing to Bloom for Christmas
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Lilac – Growing in Georgia
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