by Marley Hodgson | Aug 6, 2020 | DIY Highlands Garden Center
Late summer and heading into fall comprise the time of year when ants are busiest looking for provisions as they prepare for the lean, cold months ahead. Nature’s and picnickers’ bounties are all about and they can eat like queens. That can also mean this is prime... 
by Marley Hodgson | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Big Tool Box, DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Highlands Garden Center, General
ferti-lome Tree and Shrub Food 19-8-10 with 5 essential Micro-Nutrients Including 1% Iron and 1% Sulfur WHY THIS IS AN EFFECTIVE TREE & SHRUB FOOD This is a special formula, specifically made for Trees and Shrubs. It contains “Penetrating Action”, so... 
by Dan Gorton | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Big Tool Box, DIY Highlands Garden Center
Want To Learn How To get The Best Results From Weed Grass, and Insect Control? Spreader Sticker – the Way to Get the Most Out of Weed, Grass, and Insect Killers. Hi-Yield Spreader Sticker makes almost all chemicals work better by; breaking down the surface... 
by Dan Gorton | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Big Tool Box, DIY Highlands Garden Center
Humates and Humic Acid – Humates and Humic acid do not provide a “Quick Fix” to the soil. The soil in your lawn and garden did not become poor overnight, thus it will take time to correct.- Continued use will bring the soil,... 
by Marley Hodgson | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Big Tool Box, DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Highlands Garden Center, General
ferti-lome Horticultural Oil Contains: 80% Mineral Oil (Highly Refined) Has NO Temperature Restrictioins. Dormant: Will work if it freezes after the application dries.Growing Season: Will NOT burn plants when used at over 100° if plants are hydrated, (watered, not... 
by Dan Gorton | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Big Tool Box, DIY Highlands Garden Center, General
There are many species of spider mites. Many are specific to a plant or family of plants; others can feed on a wide range of plant hosts. Most spider mites feed on the underside of leaves, sucking the juices out of individual cells, leaving an appearance of tiny dots,... 
by Jamie Wheeler | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Highlands Garden Center, DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Big Tool Box, General
We have 3 ways to address weeds in and around Vegetable Gardens. 1. Garden Plot Preparation Either before you break ground on a new garden plot or have an existing garden that has many weeds and grasses. Treat this area with Hi-Yield Super KillZall before seeding... 
by Marley Hodgson | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Big Tool Box, DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Highlands Garden Center, General
Squash Bug Adult squash bugs are large, gray to brown garden insects. Adults overwinter in plant debris around the garden, under rocks, etc. When the adults emerge, late May to early June, they fly to growing cucurbit plants to feed and mate. The females lay eggs on... 
by Dan Gorton | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Highlands Garden Center, DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Big Tool Box, General
Generally, trees are thought of as a good thing, as in the case of weeds, the wrong plant in the wrong place, sometimes they are not. I have had ash trees germinate in my yard or in my landscape. In this sheet I call them volunteer trees, these are trees that come... 
by Marley Hodgson | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Big Tool Box, DIY Highlands Garden Center, General
Planting At planting, apply your first application of NG Organic Plant Starter, repeat application in 3 to 4 weeks to encourage root establishment. This will also increase microbial action, bringing the soil back to life. It helps reduce watering, storing of nutrients... 
by Marley Hodgson | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Big Tool Box, DIY Highlands Garden Center, General
Stink Bugs are members of the True Bug Order, also called “plant bugs”. Stink Bugs can congregate around buildings, in high populations becoming a major nuisance. They get their name from a pungent odor they release when handled, crushed or disturbed.... 
by Marley Hodgson | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Big Tool Box, DIY Highlands Garden Center, General
Planting After planting your Tomato, make your first application of HY Calcium Nitrate. Apply your first application of ferti-lome Blooming & Rooting, repeat applications 2 more times 3 to 4 days apart. Apply HY Vegetable & Ornamental Insect Control if you... 
by Marley Hodgson | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Big Tool Box, DIY Highlands Garden Center, General
Puncturevine (aka Goathead) Puncturevine is a broadleaf weed that prefers Hot, Dry locations where many other plants won’t grow. It is very easy to control by hand pulling or spraying with Weed-Out or Weed-Out with Crabgrass Killer. If hand pulling, physically... 
by Marley Hodgson | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Big Tool Box, DIY Highlands Garden Center, General
Scale insects are sap feeding insects that get their name from the shell-like waxy covering that conceals their bodies. Depending on the species or the sex, they may be found on the stems, twigs, trunks, leaves or fruit of a plant. They are generally divided into two... 
by Marley Hodgson | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Highlands Garden Center, DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Big Tool Box, General
What Are The Best Fertilizers For Flowers? I had a conversation with a guy who challenged me, “Which fertilizer is the BEST for flowers”. I carefully went down the list and I was continually told no I was wrong. I explained my reason for each one and was... 
by Dan Gorton | Sep 26, 2019 | DIY Big Tool Box, DIY Ace Hardware & Tools, DIY Highlands Garden Center, General
ferti-lome 2 N 1 Systemic This is a systemic insecticide and systemic fungicide in one, easy to use application. Use on shrubs, flowers and ornamentals. An application works up to 6 weeks. ferti-lome Liquid Systemic Fungicide This can be used for fungus in Turf and it... 
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