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Arbor Day Exploits!

Reservation Renovation Under the care of the Andover Conservation Commission, The Mary French Reservation is part of the Essex County greenway with trails connecting to adjacent reservations and parks throughout the state.  Extensive wetlands bordering the Skug River boast a 1000 foot boardwalk where visitors can truly experience this ecosystem typical of New England.  The conservation…

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Heat Island Happenings

Metropolitan Melting Heat Islands are normally the result of a built-up, urban area that is hotter than surrounding rural areas. Average annual air temperatures in cities of with 1 million people can be 1-5 degrees Fahrenheit higher than circumferential expanses, in the evenings that difference can be up to 22 degrees.  Heat islands develop when urbanization spreads, once…

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Mosquito Madness

Vector Vexation Depending on where you live different species of mosquitoes will be prevalent and they can carry various diseases.  Mosquitoes are one of the most common and virulent vectors (insects or organisms which transmit pathogens).  They are responsible for spreading diseases like malaria, West Nile encephalitis, western equine encephalitis and dengue fever.  Mosquitoes can also…

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Formula For A Quality Lawn

Developing and maintaining a good lawn requires a team effort. In some cases, it can call for a professional team, Lawncare.net being just one of many. Today, many homeowners are realizing that it is possible to create and maintain a thick, uniform lawn by working in harmony with these four factors that will help you…

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Beneficial Bugs and Biologicals

Advantageous Animals Not all insects are pests to the plant kingdom, in fact, many species have evolved alongside plants and participate in a a mutually beneficial relationship.  Pollinators such as bees and butterflies are the most commonly known among the beneficials but also helpful in the microcosm of your landscape are insectivorous insects; insects that…

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