outdoor mama

@outdoormama (15)

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outdoor mama liked this • 21 Jul 13

How do I get rid of Ants?

outdoor mama @outdoormama (15) • United States 20 Jul 13

I continually have ants coming into the house. I spray, put taro out, and they still invade. I have put so much different stuff out, but they still keep coming. Does anyone have any ideas they would like to share? I would love to...

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fruitcakeliz Boric Acid is what i hear works the best. It comes as a powder and you can get it at most pharmacies. here is a "how to" on making your own ant traps using it.

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outdoor mama liked this • 21 Jul 13

Gardening

outdoor mama @outdoormama (15) • United States 20 Jul 13

We need a few tips on gardening. We consider ourselves sort of accomplished gardeners. We plant pretty much anything and everything that we have room for, but mostly for plants that we know we are going to eat. This year we...

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Just an Ordinary Owl? This is very likely tomato blight, which is encouraged by hot, humid conditions. It is difficult to control because it develops so quickly. This page gives more information:

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outdoor mama liked this • 21 Jul 13

Pool time in the country

outdoor mama @outdoormama (15) • United States 20 Jul 13

We recently put up our pool in the back yard. It was so hot the day we put it up, around 90 plus degrees on that day. We had to take several breaks while setting it up. It takes two to three people to set it up properly. Anyway,...

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fruitcakeliz Also another suggestion might be to get a big tarp, or a pool cover that you could use when the pool is not in use. This wouldn't totally eliminate the problem, but would at least cut down on it i think. Good luck! (and i am envious of your pool! it has...

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