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The big selling point of genetically engineered crops is their increased resistance to herbicides, pests and pathogens. However, what is the cost to the environment?

Landscape stone is a beautiful way to accent a garden bed, but weeds can be a problem.

Helpful tips for a beautiful lawn; kill pesky crabgrass before it establishes its roots firmly in the soil.

Every homeowner should take steps to kill crab grass in order to maintain a beautiful lawn. Herbicides are a simple way to kill the weed and prevent its recurrence.

Usually used for killing weeds and unwanted plants, herbicides are widely used around the world in gardening and agriculture.

Using natural herbicides may require a little more elbow grease, but are much safer in the long run.

Although grass lawns are an American tradition, many people are unaware that they have foreign invaders nestled down among the green blades.

To avoid harming pets, follow label instructions when using fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides.

There is good news for back yard vegetable gardeners in Ontario. Beginning in the spring of 2009, the cosmetic use of pesticides and herbicides will be against the law.

Organic foods are one of the hottest trends in nutrition these days. What are benefits of eating organic food during pregnancy and it is worth the extra money?

Weeds are plants growing where a landscaper does not want them. Lawn weeds can be removed before they grow by using a pre-emergent weed killer.

Weeds in garden landscapes are plants growing where they do not belong. Here are tips for effective removal and control strategies that can minimize maintenance.

Removing a wisteria vine from the yard is a moderately difficult process that requires patience and the utmost care.

Weeding is one of the most detested of all gardening chores, but it doesn't have to be. Weeding can be made much simpler by implementing a few work saving methods.

Organic and all natural products have increased in popularity over the years. This article will give basic suggestion towards maintaining a sustainable organic garden.

The GMO conflict in agriculture has simmered since Monsanto developed Roundup© herbicide (glyphosate) and patented its Roundup Ready© GM grains.

Don't you have better things to do than weed the garden? More simple steps to controlling weeds in the flower garden all season long -- with minimal work.

Gardeners know that poison ivy has plenty of sap in spring and summer. The plant's urushiol content is high and new growth plentiful. Most who are exposed develop a rash.

Seven is a lucky number when you consider these reasons to switch to organic gardening methods.

There are 20,000 species of bees in the world and 3,500 in North America. Many species, besides honeybees, are efficient pollinators of desert plants.

Seasoned desert gardeners know what problems field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) can cause.

It seems that everyone is talking about going green, and eating organically. So is it healthier?

Composting is the making of soil through a process that emulates nature.

Our desire to have a lush, thick lawn is often short-lived once dandelions emerge in early May, dotting the once-green landscape with nickel-sized yellow flowers.

Compost and barrier-mulches are the secrets to easy wildflower landscaping. Establish wildflower meadows and lawns without using a pre-planting contact herbicide.

Guava fruit are valued for their high Vitamin C content and aromatic flavour, but in the wrong location, the trees can invade environments with high biodiversity values.

Both Mexico and the United States are contributing to the potential extinction of the monarch butterfly despite the creation of a biosphere reserve to protect them.

While no garden or yard will ever be completely weed-free, there are natural ways of preventing them from taking over vegetable, landscape and flower beds.

Whether you went on vacation and came home to weeds or you have been battling weeds in your garden all season, follow this guide to summer weed control now.

There are many things in coffee that can make you sick.

Americans trust that ingredients on food labels are complete and safe. Yet few know and even less approve of the undisclosed, Genetically Modified food in the pantry.

DDT insecticide caused pesticide poisoning in birds forty years ago. Today it's still with us, along with other toxic pesticides and herbicides that kill birds.

All are told to drink lots of water. It's healthy to do so. That's true only if the water is clean, pure and uncontaminated. "Think before you drink" is a good motto.

Organic produce is big in the food industry. But, what does organic really mean in terms of growing standards, genetic modification and increased nutrition?

With so many opinions on what and how to feed your family, getting the facts about organic food is essential.

What a thrill it is for this green generation to see the President and the First Lady educating the public on gardening in an environmentally-friendly way.

The annual battle with crabgrass is underway, with millions of homeowners turning to herbicides and hand tools to remove the lawn-marring weed.

White vinegar is not just something grandma uses to can pickles with - its an eco-friendly cleaning army in a bottle. Learn how to unleash its power and benefits.

First: clear the ground for your flower bed. Quick how-to guide on weed removal by hand or with a sod cutter, smothering weeds organically, or using herbicide.

Early spring is a great time to get started with your garden. These 10 tips will help you and your soil get ready for spring planting.

Summer time in the grape vineyard brings a new series of tasks. The two main tasks are starting new growth and removing competition.

Desert vegetable garden pests come in all sizes and shapes, from microscopic, to many legged and small, to two- and four-legged and large.

Homeowners should be more concerned about the use of too much fertilizer and other lawn chemicals. A Virginia program teaches that too much pollutes and endangers health.

Spreading weeds such as Convolvulus arvensis can take over the garden in a matter of weeks if not dealt with quickly. Here's how to get rid of it forever!

Bt corn is a GMO (genetically modified organism) is already grown commercially in the United States.

Lawns are the welcome mat to a home. Maintaining healthy green grass is important to the conscientious homeowner.

To prevent, destroy, repel or mitigate any pest

You can save money and have the best yard on the block. From proper mowing to treating soil compaction, learn the details of maintaining your lawn on a budget.

If you plan to adopt a cat or kitten, you should cat-proof your house before bringing the new kitty home to ensure a safe, healthy environment.

Avoiding chemical products and working with nature, instead of against it, can result in a lush green carpet that's healthier for people, pets, and the environment.