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Weed growth in a garden cannot onlyprove unsightly, but also ultimately harm-ful to plants and vegetables. When weedsappear in a garden, they have alreadybegun to steal nutrients and water fromsurrounding plants, and if allowed to growtall, they can also block sunlight fromreaching the plants.

Unfortunately, weeds can be resilient,and there is no way to guarantee theywon't grow. But gardeners can take severalsteps to limit the growth of weeds so theplants in their gardens can grow strong.

•Work the soil regularly. When weedroots are removed from the soil, weedsdie. But just because you hoed or tilled thesoil last month does not mean new weedswon't grow in and start robbing yourplants of essential nutrients and mineralsthis month. The garden should be cultivat-ed regularly, and you should pay particularattention to the soil after the garden hasbeen watered. If weeds are allowed to goto seed, the garden can quickly be over-whelmed by them, as young weeds tend togrow in quickly and a little water might beall they need to sprout. So make a point toroutinely cultivate the soil with a hoe ortiller, being careful when working on soilaround growing plants.

•Lay down black plastic. Some garden-ers may want to avoid laying black plasticdown in their gardens for fear that such aweed deterrent robs the garden of its natu-ral beauty. While that might be true, theblack plastic also robs many weeds oftheir ability to grow in. Some weeds maybe especially stubborn and grow in underthe plastic, forcing their way through theholes cut into the plastic for the plants togrow through. But laying black plasticcovering over the garden before it's plant-ed is often an effective way to limit weedgrowth.

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But as unsightly as dead grass can be,addressing it and restoring the dead patch-es can be somewhat simple. Before youcan restore grass, however, you must firstidentify the source of the problem. Grassoften dies because of urine damage, whichis typically characterized by a dead spotsurrounded by otherwise green grass. Grubinfestation might be at fault when deadgrass appears, and such an infestationoften produces patches of light browngrass that are scattered throughout thelawn. It's also possible that dead grass is aresult of human error. If your lawn wasoverfertilized, then patches of gray-greengrass may appear. Fungal disease is anoth-er common culprit behind dead grass, andsuch disease can manifest itself in differentways. Once you have identified why thegrass is dead, which may require the helpof a professional, then you can begin totreat your lawn.

Urine damage: Urine damage is oftenlimited to a particular area of the grasswhere your family pet routinely relievesitself. Once a particular patch of grass hasworn down, the pet may move on toanother spot. But if you quickly notice adead spot due to urine damage, you cantrain the animal to urinate elsewhere, limit-ing the damage it causes. When repairingthe grass, dig a hole that's roughly fourinches deep and fill it with fresh soil untilit's level with the soil surrounding the deadpatch. Then you can sprinkle seed on topof the freshly laid soil and water thespot.Grass should grow in and stay greenso long as you prevent further urine dam-age.

Insect damage: Addressing dead spotscaused by insect damage can be a littlemore complicated, and some homeowners

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Avoiding such costly mistakes allowshomeowners to fully enjoy their lawns.The following are a few landscaping mis-takes homeowners may want to avoid sothey can spend more time enjoying theirlandscapes and less time working aroundthe yard.

•Planting the wrong trees and shrubs:When planting new trees and shrubsaround your property, choose varieties thatwon't overwhelm the property by growingtoo large. Such trees and shrubs can maskother elements of a landscape, and theycan also take a substantial amount of effortto maintain. Avoid spending too much timepruning trees and shrubs by opting forthose that only grow to a particular size.

•Choosing non-native plants: It'salways best to choose plants that are nativeto a particular region. Native plants havealready adapted to the local climate, mean-ing they can withstand the worst weatherthat climate has to offer without home-owners having to put in much effort. Forexample, if you live in an area wheredrought is common, avoid planting trees,shrubs, flowers, or grass that need ampleamounts of water. Instead, opt for thosevarieties that can survive without signifi-cant amounts of water. Exotic plants mightadd aesthetic appeal to a property, but thatappeal is often short-lived or costly tomaintain when a plant is not in its nativeclimate.

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their lawns. Overwatering not only weak-ens root systems, but it also leads to higherwater bills. Homeowners can downsizetheir lawns by planting more trees aroundthe property, adding a garden in the back-yard or even adding landscape features totheir property.

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These animals may help your gardenPlanning and maintaining a garden

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In an effort to rid a garden of unwantedpests, gardeners may unwittingly scareaway animals and insects that might justprotect the garden from more ill-inten-tioned animals. Not every creature thatscurries is out to get prized petunias or todevour tomatoes. In fact, many can provebeneficial to gardens.

Bats: Bats have a bad reputation, aspeople unnecessarily fear bats becausethey believe them to be carriers of disease.But many bats feed off of insects or fruitsand will not harm a human. The averagebrown bat can eat 1,000 mosquitoes in an

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Birds: While it is true that some birdscan damage crops, many birds are contentto feed on insects attracted to the garden,which helps to keep insect numbers incheck. Chickadees, for example, will dineon aphid eggs, while larger birds may preyon mice or other rodents or simply scarethem out of the garden. Jays and mocking-

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Fish and seaweed: Improving soilnutrients may be as simple as looking tothe ocean or other bodies of water. Fishemulsion, a mixture of ground fish andwater, is a good nitrogen source.Nitrogen gives plants the energy to grow.Seaweed, which is actually a type ofalgae, contains the primary nutrients thatplants need in order to thrive, includingphosphorous, nitrogen and potassium. Italso serves as a food for natural bacteriathat break down nutrients into the soil,making them easier for plants to absorb.

Worms: Earthworms are vital to soilhealth. They burrow and wiggle aroundin the dirt, helping to aerate the soil. Butthe castings, or waste, of the worms alsoprovide valuable nutrients to the soil.The castings contain beneficial microor-ganisms from the worms' digestive sys-tem that help break down organic matterinto a form that plant roots can use.Many gardeners participate in vermicom-posting, or farming worms in order touse their castings as fertilizer.

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•Many grasses are annual or perennialherbs with fibrous roots and rhizomes.

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6. Name the two drivers who hold theFormula One record for most victories in aseason (13).

7. In tennis' Open Era, who holds therecord for most consecutive aces in anATP match?

Bible triviaBy Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Noah in the Old orNew Testament or neither?

2. Who opened a bottle of milk, givingan enemy soldier drink, and then killedhim? Barak, Jael, Esther, Anna

3. From Numbers 6, what group of con-secrated men never cut their hair? Lepers,Demoniacs, Priests, Nazarites

4. As king of Israel, Ahab reigned inwhat place 20 and two years? Canaan,Raamah, Samaria, Nubia

5. From 2 Kings 23:34, what was theoriginal name of Jehoiakim? Jedidiah,Eliakim, Laban, Ahaziah

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Abraham take Isaac to be sacrificed?Moriah, Carmel, Sinai, Harmon

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2. What is the United States' northern-most state capital?

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FlashbackBy Mick Harper

1. Name the artist who wrote andreleased "It Ain't Me Babe."

2. Graham Nash, of Crosby, Stills, Nash& Young fame, got his start with whichother group?

3. Name the soap opera that used "YouNeeded Me" by Anne Murray as a themesong from 1980-81.

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On March 16, 1802, The United StatesMilitary Academy - the first militaryschool in the United States, located atWest Point, N.Y. - is founded by Congressfor the purpose of educating and training

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On March 11, 1942, during World WarII, Gen. Douglas MacArthur leaves thePhilippines as the American defense of theislands against the Japanese collapses.MacArthur had received a message fromPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt on Feb.20 ordering him to leave immediately.

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A tree with roots invading the founda-tion of a home or infringing on a patio orwalkway can become a safety hazard.Other trees may cast shade where a poolis planned or cause disagreementsbetween neighbors when the tree strad-dles a property line. These are instanceswhen tree removal will be necessary, anda reputable service can advise as to thebest methods for ridding the property ofthe troublesome tree.

Homeowners will need to do a bit ofplanning and research to remove treessafely and securely. It is best to contact avariety of different tree removal servicesand compare their offerings and prices.The cost of a tree removal will varydepending on various factors, includingthe height of the tree, its width, the num-ber of branches it has, its location on aproperty and the proximity of that loca-tion to potential hazards like power lines.Tree removal may range from a few hun-dred dollars to several thousand.

When a tree is being removed, most ofthe branches will be removed to make thetree more manageable. Trees are rarelychopped at the base and allowed to fall,as there simply isn't enough room to safe-ly take this approach. Sections of the treewill be cut, roped off and slowly lowered.A climber will scale the tree or use acherry picker machine to reach the top ofthe tree to facilitate the process.

The pieces of the tree will be loadedinto a wood-chipper for grinding beforethey are hauled away. Larger, heavier por-

tions of the stumps may need to bemoved later on with machinery. Haulingtrees off the property may cost extra, so itis important that homeowners read theircontract thoroughly before signing on thedotted line.

Additional costs may be factored intothe bill. These can include stump-and-root grinding. Trees will be cut down tothe stump. To prevent eyesores or trip-ping hazards, some homeowners opt tohave the stumps ground down into saw-dust. This will not remove all of the rootsbut will take care of most of the above-ground portion of the remaining stump. Itis usually up to the homeowner to discardthe sawdust or use it as a mulching mate-rial.

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Seeding can be done to rejuvenate anexisting lawn and fill in bare spots. It alsocan be done to start a lawn from scratch.The following are some tips to help makeseeding projects more successful.

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•Invest in a spreader to add seed to thelawn. The spreader will have various set-tings that enable you to calibrate the rateof seed dispersion depending on yourwalking speed. Fill the spreader with seedand begin to walk around the lawn. Dropspreaders require you to apply seed inrows with no overlap. Broadcast spread-ers will cast seed widely and may needsome overlap to guarantee complete cov-erage.

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Celebratepeanuts!By Angela Shelf Medearis

March is National Peanut month! It'stime to celebrate America's most popularnut.

The peanut plant probably originated inSouth America. European explorers firstdiscovered peanuts in Brazil. Tribes incentral Brazil also ground peanuts withmaize to make a drink.

Peanuts were growing as far north asMexico when the Spanish began theirexploration of the New World. The explor-ers took peanuts back to Spain, and fromthere traders and explorers spread them toAsia and Africa. Africans were the firstpeople to introduce peanuts to NorthAmerica beginning in the 1700s.

Peanuts were grown in Virginia in the1800s as a commercial crop, and usedmainly for oil, food and as a cocoa substi-tute. At this time, peanuts were regarded asa food for livestock and the poor, and wereconsidered difficult to grow and harvest.

Peanuts became prominent after theCivil War when Union soldiers found theyliked them and took them home. Botharmies subsisted on this high-protein foodsource. Their popularity grew in the late1800s when PT Barnum's circus wagonstraveled across the country and vendorscalled out, "Hot roasted peanuts!" to thecrowds. Peanuts also became popular atbaseball games.

In the early 1900s, peanuts became asignificant agricultural crop when the bollweevil threatened the South's cotton crop.Following the suggestions of noted scien-tist Dr. George Washington Carver,peanuts served as an effective commercialcrop and, for a time, rivaled the position ofcotton in the South.

There is evidence that ancient SouthAmerican Inca Indians were the first togrind peanuts to make peanut butter. In theUnited States, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg

(of cereal fame) invented a version ofpeanut butter in 1895. Peanut butter wasfirst introduced at the St. Louis World'sFair in 1904. It is believed that the U.S.Army popularized the peanut butter andjelly sandwich, using them for sustenanceduring maneuvers in World War II.

Americans average more than sixpounds of peanut products each year.Peanut butter accounts for about half thattotal - with $850 million in retail saleseach year.

Despite the fact that peanuts are high infat, they are still an excellent food choicebecause they provide a variety of impor-tant nutrients. Peanuts contain protein,fiber and healthy monounsaturated andpolyunsaturated fats, all of which improvehealth and lower the risk of chronic dis-ease.

A study of more than 15,000 peanutconsumers determined that they had higherlevels of vitamin A, vitamin E, folate,magnesium, zinc, iron, calcium and dietaryfiber than people who did not eat peanuts.These nutrients are needed by the body tofunction properly.

Peanuts play a role in lowering bloodpressure and cholesterol, and improvinglongevity and performance. Peanuts helpprevent chronic diseases such as heart dis-ease, diabetes and cancer. Studies haveshown they can decrease lipid levels andmay reduce inflammation, a cause ofchronic disease. Researchers also havefound that mortality decreases as the fre-quency of eating nuts like peanuts increas-es.

In addition to all of these wonderfulbenefits, peanuts are affordable and easy to

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find, making them a great addition to anutritious diet. This recipe for SpicyPeanut-Crusted Chicken adds a healthycrunch to boneless, skinless chickenbreasts or thighs.Spicy Peanut-Crusted Chicken

1/2 cup flour1 tablespoon poultry seasoning1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper1/2 cup prepared mustard2 tablespoons honey2 cups dry roasted peanuts, finely

chopped4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

or thighs, or a combination of both2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil1. In a pie pan or shallow bowl, com-

bine flour, 1/2 tablespoon poultry season-ing, and a 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic pow-der, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper; mixwell. In a second dish, combine mustardand honey with remaining 1/2 teaspoons ofgarlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt andpepper.

2. Place the chopped peanuts in a thirddish. Dip each piece of chicken in the flourmixture, then in the honey-mustard mix-ture, and finally in the peanuts to coat.

3. Heat butter and the olive oil in a 10-to 12-inch skillet; until butter is melted andfoamy. Add the chicken and cook overmedium-low heat until cooked throughand golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.Makes 4 servings.

Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winningchildren's author, culinary historian and theauthor of seven cookbooks.

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Peanut Butter Cookies1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup granulated sugar1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In small bowl,

combine flour, baking soda and salt.2. In large bowl, with mixer at medium

speed, beat peanut butter, butter, brownand granulated sugars, egg and vanillauntil combined, occasionally scrapingbowl with rubber spatula. Reduce speed tolow. Add flour mixture and beat just untilblended.

3. Drop dough by heaping tablespoons,2 inches apart, on two ungreased largecookie sheets. With fork, press crisscrosspattern into top of each cookie. Bake untillightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes, rotatingcookie sheets between upper and loweroven racks halfway through baking. Withwide spatula, transfer cookies to wire racksto cool completely. Makes about 36 cook-ies.

Peanut Brittle1 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup water2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 cup salted peanuts1/2 teaspoon baking soda1. Lightly grease large cookie sheet.2. In heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine

sugar, corn syrup, water and butter; cookover medium heat, stirring constantly, untilsugar has dissolved and syrup is bubbling.

3. Set candy thermometer in place andcontinue cooking, stirring frequently, untiltemperature reaches 300 F to 310 F (hard-crack stage), 20 to 25 minutes. (Once tem-perature reaches 220 F, it will rise quickly,so watch carefully.) Stir in peanuts.

4. Remove from heat and stir in bakingsoda (mixture will bubble vigorously);immediately pour onto prepared sheet.With two forks, quickly lift and stretchpeanut mixture into 14-by-12-inch rectan-gle.

5. Cool brittle completely on cookiesheet on wire rack. With hands, break brit-tle into small pieces. Layer between waxedpaper in airtight container. Store at roomtemperature up to 1 month. Makes about 1pound.

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Gardening is an age-old activity that was once a necessity but hastransformed into a hobby for thousands of people. While gardening stillserves practical purposes, many gardeners still consider it a hobby firstand foremost.

Time-tested gardening techniques have prevailed, but there remaincertain myths about gardening that are best dispelled. The following aresome of the more common myths associated with gardening.

MYTH: Compost tea is more effective than traditional compost. Allover North America and the United Kingdom, gardeners have jumpedon board the compost tea bandwagon. Compost tea is a fertilizer createdby steeping compost in water mixed with sugar in brewing kits. Themixture is allowed to sit and aerate to encourage beneficial organismgrowth before it is sprayed on plants. According to supporters, composttea suppresses disease and boosts plant yields. However, there is no evi-dence to suggest that compost tea works any better than adding compostin its normal state to the soil. In fact, leaving buckets of the "tea"around to ferment could actually create a breeding ground for E coli andother bacteria.

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MYTH: Young trees need stakes. It may be tempting to stake thatlittle sapling to protect it against the weather and strong winds, butdoing so may actually work against the foundling tree. Staking trees toinhibit swaying may not stimulate the tree to grow thicker, lower trunksthat will help the tree in the long run. The Royal Horticultural Societyrecommends that saplings be staked for around one year and then havethe stakes removed to encourage the tree to be strong and stable on itsown.

MYTH: Water droplets and sunshine lead to burnt leaves. Gardenershave been told to resist watering their plants during the hottest times ofthe day. Many assume it's because water droplets lying on leaves willmagnify the sun's rays and burn the leaves. According to Dr. GaborHorvath at the Eoetvoes University in Budapest, water droplets willrarely damage plants because the drops are too close to the leaves tocause burning before they evaporate. Watering during the hottest pointsof the day is not advised because water evaporates and gets wasted.

MYTH: Sand added to clay soil makes it looser and better forplants. Clay soil is a deterrent to gardening because it can be so hard todig and difficult to cultivate, but some feel it's best to add sand to theclay to make it a better soil mixture. You would need a great deal ofsand to do this in the right manner, but many gardeners simply dig ahole, add sand and hope for the best. However, water runoff will pool inthe sand and not be absorbed by the clay, potentially causing the plantsto drown.

MYTH: Adding compost or potting soil to the planting hole for atree or shrub is beneficial. Gardeners frequently add compost or pottingsoil to the hole where the root ball of a tree or shrub will be placed. Butthis encourages the roots to grow only in this nutrient-rich area, ratherthan spreading throughout the landscape to form a stronger and moredurable root system. If you are going to amend the soil, do so evenlyacross the landscape.

MYTH: Use gravel or rocks in the bottom of planting containers toimprove drainage. Rocks and gravel can actually impede the growth ofplants and take away space for roots to grow. The drainage may beaffected as well, as water will sit above the gravel or stones and saturatethe roots. Stick with plain soil for better drainage results.

A variety of gardening myths still prevail. Over time, behaviors canbe changed if gardeners learn to separate myths from facts.

Creating a beautiful and bountiful gar-den is a popular pastime for people allacross the country. It is important to keepin mind that aesthetically appealing plantsmay be appetizing to area wildlife,including deer. Those who do not wanttheir gardens to turn into all-you-can-eatbuffets for deer, rabbits and other wildanimals can take a more proactiveapproach to gardening.

Deer are opportunists who will nodoubt see your garden as a salad bar ripewith all of their favorite foods. As hous-ing developments continue to encroach onthe natural habitats of deer and other ani-mals, these animals are becoming morevisible. Deer may not be able to foragefor food effectively in their smaller, natu-ral surroundings, or they may becomeaccustomed to the "easy pickings" theyfind in neighborhood yards. Either way,you may encounter a deer in or aroundyour area.

Keeping deer at bay involves somework and maintenance on the part of ahomeowner. There are safe and humanemethods to repelling deer, or at leastblocking access to the plants worth pro-tecting. Here are the main ways to deer-proof a garden.

Fence It: Fences are one way to deterdeer from entering a yard and dining onyour garden. Keep in mind that deer canjump fences that are quite tall, but they

have to be especially motivated to jumpan eight-foot-tall fence. Still, they tend tobe weary about scaling a fence when theycannot see what is on the other side.Therefore, if you are fencing out deer,choose a fence that camouflages the gar-den well and completely encloses the areato be protected. If you do not want thefence to be solid, consider putting stakesor thorny plants within the garden so thatthe deer will hesitate to jump into the gar-den.

Scare Them: Deer are naturally skit-tish around people, but over time they canbecome quite complacent around humanbeings. Once a deer decides that some-thing will not present a threat, the deercan adapt to its presence.

Motion-activated devices may notwork, nor the presence of pets. Predatorurine is typically an effective way atkeeping deer at bay. Bottled coyote urinecan be quite effective, although humanurine may work as well. Reapplying theproduct weekly around the plants is agood idea.

Repel the Deer: There are manyorganic or chemically-based products onthe market that deer may find offensive tothe taste or smell.

Hot pepper, sulfur and eggs or eventhe use of soapy water have been success-ful in certain instances. The use of bloodmeal or even human hair around the gar-

den may repel the deer and keep them ona different foraging path. However,remember that any deer that is very hun-gry may ignore unpleasant tastes orsmells for a quick bite.

Change Plants: If other food sourcesare available, there are some species ofplants and trees that deer will avoid.Filling your garden with these plants canhelp you maintain a beautiful, albeituntasty, environment for deer.

When planting annuals, select among:•Alyssum•Begonias•Calendula•Celosia•Dianthus•Foxglove•Geraniums•Parsley•Poppy•SnapdragonsIn terms of perennials, plant these

items once, and deer could stay away:•Ageratum•Anemone•Astibe•Bearded iris•Catmint•Honeysuckle•Lantana•Monkshood•Rock rose•Rosemary

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How to keep cats outof your garden beds

Cats make for wonderful pets, especial-ly those that are content with life indoors,where they can spend hours lounging on awindowsill watching the world go by. Butsome cats spend a significant amount oftime outdoors, where they forage for foodand take refuge in and around a neighbor-hood. Frequently, outdoor cats will returnto the same place over and over again. Ifthat place is your flower bed, you maygrow aggravated by your uninvited guest.

Once a cat has found a place to call itsown, it can be difficult to persuade the ani-mal to move. Cats can be attracted toplanting beds because the soil is softunderfoot and may seem like the idealenvironment to turn into an outdoor litterbox. However, over time cat urine andfeces can leave behind an offensive odorand damage plants. Other cats also may beattracted to the garden, creating territory"wars" or even more odor and activity. Buthomeowners can employ a variety of tech-niques to keep felines from digging in thegarden.

•Keep leftover citrus peels. Orange,lemon and lime peels scattered around thegarden may be offensive to cats, who willlikely opt to go elsewhere rather thanignore the odor. Over time, the peels canbe removed or allowed to break down intoa natural fertilizer.

•Employ technology to surprise or star-tle the cats. Motion detectors that triggerlights or a sprinkler system can startle catsand keep them away from your garden.

•Make the garden uncomfortable tocats. Many cats do not like the feeling hardmaterials under their paws. Therefore, youcan bury any number of items in the soil todeter padded feet. Some gardeners preferto use chicken wire or rolled mesh aroundplants before covering the soil with mulch.The cats step on the dirt and feel the metal

underneath, then move on. Branches,brambles, spiky holly leaves, or even rocksmay keep cats from finding the garden bedhospitable.

• Employ natural scented deterrents.Some say that cats will be repelled byhuman hair. Visit a salon and ask for hairclippings to distribute throughout the gar-den. Urine from predators, like coyotes,may scare cats off, as well. Some cats maynot like the smell of marigolds, which canbe planted alongside other flowers in anattempt to keep cats at bay.

•Erect barriers around the garden.Barriers can keep cats out of gardens.Erect a fence of lattice or metal to make itmore difficult for cats to get inside the gar-den.

•Make other areas of your propertymore attractive to cats. Homeowners whodon't mind the presence of cats on theirproperty but want them out of the gardencan take the unusual step of making anoth-er area on the property more cat-friendly.Plant catnip far away from the garden, giv-ing cats a place to hang out without put-ting your garden in jeopardy.

Experiment with different deter-rents to keep cats out of gardenbeds.

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