Cathie Lavis is a professor of horticulture at Kansas State University. Her expertise includes landscaping, arboriculture, irrigation, and landscape contracting. She provides insight for homeowners and gardeners on plant care, selection, and more. You do not have to walk the historic narrow streets of Orvieto, Italy ... Read More
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10 Ways to Discover the Great Outdoors
Summer is in full-swing – even though it looks and feels significantly different this year. While you may be trading your beach or international vacation ...
Deck the Halls with these 12 Plants
Holiday plants bring the smells and colors of the season to your favorite spaces, be it under the mistletoe, next to the Christmas tree or ...
Fresh Herbs to “Spice Up” Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, no need to add extra spices to your shopping list. We’ve rounded up the best, easy-to-care for herbs to take your favorite dish, ...
Choosing the Right Plant
Cathie Lavis is a professor of horticulture at Kansas State University. Her expertise includes landscaping, arboriculture, irrigation, and landscape contracting. She provides insight for homeowners and gardeners on plant care, selection, and more. I think one of the prime challenges for the beginning gardener is selecting ... Read More
Tips to keep your lawn and garden from drying out during the summer
Cathie Lavis is a professor of horticulture at Kansas State University. Her expertise includes landscaping, arboriculture, irrigation, and landscape contracting. She provides insight for homeowners and gardeners on plant care, selection, and more. Watering seems straightforward and easy; however, many plants die as a result of ... Read More
Ticks Bite Close to Home
Unlike mosquitoes, who are large enough and loud enough to be noticed, ticks are significantly less obvious but often just as dangerous. People who are familiar with tick problems are used to checking for the pests after hiking or camping, but a recent Wall Street ... Read More
Lawn Care Tips from Disney World
Disney World wouldn’t be the happiest place on earth if it had pest infested landscapes and overgrown shrubbery. To make your lawn more like theirs, Disney’s landscape experts are sharing their secrets with one and all. Recently, the Disney Parks blog posted Landscaping Tips from the ... Read More
Protecting Your Family From Mosquitoes
Thanks to significantly soggy weather in the Great Plains and Midwest, mosquito populations in those areas are predicted to soar. Wet weather give mosquitoes plenty of the water they need to thrive and creates numerous opportunities for them to breed. Due to the serious diseases ... Read More
Home Depot Gift Card Giveaway Winners Announced!
Did you know that you can win a $250 Home Depot Gift Card just for visiting debugthemyths.com? Four lucky visitors have been selected as the winners of our first gift card giveaway! David Christiansen of White Plains, NY, Amy Rountree of St. Petersburg, Fla., Elizabeth ... Read More
New Website: Drs4Pets
Melissa Brookshire, DVM, runs North River Enterprises and provides consulting services on pet food and animal health companies while balancing her life as a mom of two active boys. A graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Melissa owned and operated a ... Read More
Real Simple’s Guide to Bugs
Real Simple recently wrote an article titled “Bug-Repelling Basics-Protect yourself with this guide to outsmarting the biggest buzz kills.” It highlighted important tips when it comes to pest control and reminded us that it’s important to understand your enemy. Take the time to learn about ... Read More
In Case You Need Another Reason to Avoid Mosquitoes…
It’s well known that West Nile Virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. But now, thanks to our flying foe, a nearly forgotten illness has made its way back into the United States. U.S. cases of dengue fever are on the rise, reminding us again that mosquito ... Read More