Here is the address for deer resistant plants:

http://njaes.rutgers.edu/deerresistance

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Milk used as a spray on zucchini plants has been found to significantly reduce the severity of powdery mildew infection.  Using skim milk is just as effective and cheaper than using whole milk.  Mix 1 part milk to 9 parts water and spray plants once a week.

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Another home remedy for powdery mildew on squash, melons and roses is to spray the plants once a week with the following formula:

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 quart water

A few drops of liquid Ivory soap

Be sure to spray the undersides of the leaves as well as the upper surfaces.  Test the formula on a few leaves first to make sure they are not too sensative.

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To help repel deer from your garden, combine in a blender:

1-2 old eggs

1/3 of a small bottle of tobasco sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder

Blend well.  Add water and mix.  Spray on plants in the early morning or in the evenings.  Repeat every two weeks.  Also spray again after rain.

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Hot & Spicy spray for insect repellant:

Puree 2 whole hot peppers and 2 cloves of garlic in a blender.  Add 3 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of Ivory liquid soap.  Strain and put in a spray bottle.  Spray all parts of the plant in early morning and evening.

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Combine 1 tablespoon Epson salts in a gallon of water and use to fertilize roses, tomatoes and peppers.  Pour in the soil around the plants.  You can also use this on the foliage of roses once a month during the growing and flowering seasons.

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Here's a formula to help your roses that have black spot:

Combine 1 quart of water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap detergent (like Ivory) in a spray bottle.  Shake it and spray on the undersides and tops of the leaves on a cloudy day or in the evening as the sun sets.  It is best used before you see the spots but it will keep the black from getting worse.

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Here is a good website to help identify weeds.  Go to http://www.bayeradvanced.com/weed-identifier.html

The site has pictures, descriptions and recommendations for control

and eradication

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Here is the website that has environmentally safe products you can order

to help deter squirrels, moles, deer, and other critters from your yard

and gardens:  

http://www.messinawildlife.com

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