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Nematodes nearly impossible to nullify

Question: Last fall, I pulled one of my cucumber plants. One of the plants definitely had strange roots, which I am almost positive were caused by root-knot nematodes. Are these nematodes harmful to humans and my dog?

Time to start prepping lawn for heat

BOB MORRIS

March 19, 2013 - 1:28 am

Question: What should I be doing for my lawn in March?

Spacing fruit trees close together requires dedicated pruning

BOB MORRIS

March 11, 2013 - 11:28 pm

Question: I know that the fruit trees at the orchard are spaced closer together than what is normally recommended. With the way that they are pruned, it works out really well.

Eucalyptus leaves OK for compost

BOB MORRIS

March 5, 2013 - 12:29 am

Question: Can eucalyptus leaves be used for compost or mulch?