http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/Butterfly-garden-blog.html The Butterfly Garden Blog keeps you up to date with new additions and changes at Easy-Butterfly-Garden.com so you're always ready to 'grow for it'. Subscribe Here. en-us Butterfly garden Fri, 17 May 2013 00:50:25 -0400 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:50:25 -0400 easy-butterfly-garden.com http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/soil-amendment.htmlfd4397d7543d8aea75dc847b24f4559eA soil amendment can be used not only to amend garden soil, but it also makes great garden mulch. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:50:20 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/purple-loosestrife.html400c9b4bc142635d463cb275bdac92c4Loosestrife if found in two plant families, Primulaceae and Lythraceae. Although this page focuses on Purple Loosestrife, read this first before planting anything with the Loosestrife name. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:40:51 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/pollination-process.htmlf0880b3a6539be38a571c62d7b392287The pollination process transfers the reproductive cell, called a gamete, to the reproductive cell of the opposite sex for fertilization. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:03:55 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/poison-hemlock.html6968b1ea8cabbb05ff0407f9eaa91158Poison hemlock is very poisonous and should never come in contact with cuts, mouth and eyes. Don't mistake this weed for the common Queen Anne's Lace. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:52:00 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/pre-emergent-herbicide.htmlfd64197cf88824fdde1d081f7d39b48aA pre emergent herbicide is one of two categories of herbicides. With these types of herbicides focus in on the germinating weed seed. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:37:15 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/post-emergent-weed-control.html3f81b0a6c00a0a81633ccb5a36ece770Post emergent weed control is one of two categories for herbicides. The second is pre-emergent herbicide. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:26:49 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/organic-weed-killer.html3c5d3e2cc47f226fcbba515ec4f8606dJust because it is called organic weed killer doesn't mean it's completely safe. This page covers common over the counter organic weed control methods. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:22:57 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/non-selective-herbicide.html4a26db7c85be6653317e4fb823c4edacNon selective herbicide is considered post emergent weed control that kills what the chemical comes in contact with. Sometimes they are referred to as a contact herbicide. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:10:32 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/mulch-types.html8b6b02df66678f54c232413bc8f30f96Mulch types for natural weed control are detailed along with cross-over options that can also amend garden soil. This page helps in choosing the best mulch option for gardeners needs. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:28:43 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/natural-weed-control.htmlb950cb0dd5dafe43f260dacbf8e7bc1aThere are many methods of natural weed control. Organic weed killers, different kinds of mulch, home made weed killer and the old fashioned manual method. Tue, 14 May 2013 01:32:16 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/monarch-butterflies-migration.htmlcadbf7390975b52dfd1539a2f4e86d98Ohio beaches along Lake Erie provide a pit stop for the Monarch butterflies migration. See tens of thousands of Monarchs in the sky as they migrate down to Mexico to ensure their survival. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:45:10 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/lycaenidae.html2a41d27b9bf12e3b06a67c307f4ac0d9The Lycaenidae Family are Gossamer-Winged Butterflies. The very popular Karner Blue butterfly is included in this species. This page brakes down how to identify these butterfly species. Mon, 13 May 2013 01:45:42 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/love-vine.htmlb3dadd34a4aa6dd71d10f4c99a9a9885Love vine, also known as Dodder, is different than many other weeds with tendrils, and not in a good way. This weed grows by sucking the juices from host plants. Mon, 13 May 2013 01:27:26 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/identify-weeds.htmle7ff554cac0756e69e9dfa88fb0549e5Regardless of pretty flowers, edible parts or medicinal values, this page breaks down the common traits that are unanimously agreed on to identify weeds. Mon, 13 May 2013 01:00:51 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/keeping-deer-out.htmlf89c79ff5c924262e4280c3f35139e98Reviewing the types of products available for keeping deer out of our gardens along with building fences. Many of these products help with other garden pests. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:30:04 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/leaves-of-three.html03d22f2b95663c961d64c7507bbdb823There are many plants with leaves of three, but if they are weeds leave them alone! Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Atlantic Poison Oak will cause most to break out in a rash if the weeds are touched. Sun, 12 May 2013 15:50:51 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/kudzu-vine.htmlf9613dcc2232163d330fb410fb8fb95fKudzu vine is called "the vine that ate the south". It is now growing in the mid-Atlantic region and is making it's way up to the northern United States. Sun, 12 May 2013 14:50:42 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/japanese-knot-weed.html68bd29d562929a78ae358d4916393f9aConsidered Britain's most problematic weed, japanese knot weed is now considered a seriously invasive weed of the United States. Sun, 12 May 2013 13:57:10 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/how-to-test-your-soil.html3c625f76f20201e0cac0d70681e04f52Before spending any money here are a few simple ways how to test your soil giving ideas of soil types when starting a garden. Other options are purchasing soil testing kits, along with other options. Sun, 12 May 2013 13:36:01 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/how-to-kill-weeds.htmle34eaceb3ab292e502c5ff20ac8f63caLearning how to kill weeds with all the many options can be daunting. This page breaks down how to understand herbicide products, mulch types and more. Sun, 12 May 2013 01:11:24 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/lepidoptera.htmlccb4b7ff563631590f4a8b3ecbc866c0Butterfly species are lepidoptera. Learn the classification, identification and the more common of six families of butterflies. Sun, 12 May 2013 00:44:47 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/raising-butterflies.html6d3eca05a023a63184eb94adecb3036cRaising butterflies can be for self-enjoyment or for commercial purposes. There are conflicting views as to whether it is without consequence to do so. Sat, 11 May 2013 20:50:24 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/how-to-raise-butterflies.htmle42697a9064c115dbacc814997b2b8bfLearning how to raise butterflies is fun but releasing the flying butterfly back into nature is a rewarding feeling. This page covers supplies that are needed and much more. Sat, 11 May 2013 20:21:35 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/how-do-plants-grow.html3c419d5974bd900abf611a343dff1598How do plants grow is a common question for the beginner gardener. There are Annuals, Biennials and Perennials. Similar in ways, but perennials are more diverse with how they reproduce. Fri, 10 May 2013 21:03:04 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/hawk-weed.htmle657b1d506e504e1528d05cd6617f2c7There are many species of hawk weed. Some are native to the United States, others are native of Europe. Two non-native species that we are more familiar with are invasive. Fri, 10 May 2013 20:21:08 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-wings.htmlf81dce509edecfd37b2a4513d242e050Butterfly wings play an integral role of these flying insecets - survival depends on them. Thu, 9 May 2013 12:20:18 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/hairstreak-butterfly.htmlf6d881c16fade1da7c6b221f11f95145This large list of North American Hairstreak butterfly host plants gets your garden growing. Some butterflies are also found in Central and South America. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:42:24 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/ground-ivy.html53ca0a8eb27f4947cdc34a0566fef36eGround ivy is an invasive weed that you don't want growing in your garden. If it gets into your lawn it will smother grass out by breaking down their roots. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:21:36 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/garlic-mustard.htmlfe66128385fff22c5c5272534f90f6c7Garlic mustard is not only invasive, it produces a chemical that will prohibit other vegetation to grow around it. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:04:09 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/fox-tail.html9437dcf734ed20a4a0ff4be71f2a7a25What is interesting about fox tail is different species are considered weeds, other forage grass, while others can be ornamental, or even used in flower bouquets. Both genera are discussed. Wed, 8 May 2013 13:42:13 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/emerging-butterfly.html7775f66b12588cbc622f834b54359e07Almost through complete metamorphosis, the emerging butterfly still has some challenges ahead of it as it becomes an imago. Wed, 8 May 2013 13:25:44 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/common-mallow.html80e35d7f097c13267620db3794637dbdThere are two Malva species by the name of common mallow. Here we discuss the invasive weed, Malva neglecta. Wed, 8 May 2013 11:56:31 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/deer-prevention.html002d915da386a4b482b14bd480cb5493Deer prevention starts with understanding their habits first. After this, building an understanding of plant types and other deer barrier products. Tue, 7 May 2013 12:15:27 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/crab-grass.htmlb47c2a514360a90951c342143678ef0fBecause grass weeds can seem similar in appearance they are often called crab grass . This page gives detail on how to distinguish ths summer grass from others. Tue, 7 May 2013 11:56:18 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/common-ragweed.htmld12ab12dc5e9c3ca9b471736f72e43f0Common Ragweed is everywhere in the United States and is considered noxious due to the widespread allergies caused by pollen. Tue, 7 May 2013 11:42:52 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/common-purslane.html0469e5b98d9d2508c25d109dba013f37Considered a noxious weed, common purslane thrives in hot weather and isn't easily eradicated. When broken this annual can grow back easily to. Tue, 7 May 2013 11:35:37 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/common-plantain.html472a7f45bdbbdbbca1b4ca23cfc9dc7fCommon plantain is an unsightly, herbaceous perennial weed that is found everywhere in the United States. One of the best ways to eradicate this weed is to shade it out. Tue, 7 May 2013 11:24:53 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/coltsfoot.htmla79aea5b0ad1fc7ddf47c45b883133aaKnown for its medicinal uses, as a weed Coltsfoot is on the list of weeds that need to be eradicated. Tue, 7 May 2013 00:38:31 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/chemoreceptors.htmlb4b9564de0875e9a0364f5a127caaf60Of the different senses butterflies possess, taste is achieved through chemoreceptors which are found in their tarsi. Tue, 7 May 2013 00:20:15 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/canadian-thistle.htmlfa6bc50209f4a3868518ab5208a588edCanadian thistle is the only thistle that is perennial and it is destructive. All other thistles are bieinnials. Mon, 6 May 2013 23:57:49 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-symbolism.html3fc8c98ab66c0674b674170a61fd0765Butterfly symbolism includes the mystique of different beliefs around the world. We expand on why these beautiful insects transpire us to become butterfly lovers... Mon, 6 May 2013 13:27:53 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-pupa.html35ea05a62ee652587940bba97b6dc309The butterfly pupa stage is when the caterpillar turns into chrysalis and goes through its metabolic transformation. Mon, 6 May 2013 02:18:46 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-larva.htmlc4c0b9c9aeef588299661b8fb3897828The butterfly larva stage is also known as the caterpillar. This is where the caterpillar eats a lot and molts its way to the prepupa stage. Mon, 6 May 2013 00:22:30 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-colors.html5efeda1f5e457e6e4cafb6cc282e820cButterfly colors making up those beautiful wings are broken down by two categories, pigmented and structural colors. Each is broken down. Sun, 5 May 2013 23:35:55 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-mating.html0cac172ebcfda506c52875dec7435e99A very comprehensive page of different species and their butterfly mating rituals. Sun, 5 May 2013 22:01:43 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-host-plants.htmld06a25d5bed95adc74f83e86e45ee473The key to your garden are butterfly host plants. Without them butterflies will visit your blooming flowers for nectar only. Host plants create a welcoming habitat for them to stay. Sun, 5 May 2013 01:36:03 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-glossary.html7e4c6d2f0a0bb5938adcf03aec225219This extensive butterfly glossary answers the many questions we think of when it comes to wanting to learn all about butterflies. Sun, 5 May 2013 01:20:18 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-egg.htmld8451f57a3815f837056e98f126caf0dAfter mating the male butterfly flies off. The female then finds a host plant to deposit her butterfly egg or cluster. When oviposition occurs so does fertilization. Sun, 5 May 2013 01:04:30 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-migration.html0870cb40a9d94c65452f3110922c692bA butterfly migration happens with a number of different butterfly speceis. The Monarch butterfly is exceptional as they fly to the Oyamel Fir Forests in Mexico from North America. Sat, 4 May 2013 20:44:55 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-anatomy.html93f2239d40b4b034eec76f3594a791cbOverview of butterfly anatomy and how each part works helping these flying insects to survive. Thu, 2 May 2013 12:02:37 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/brushfooted-butterflies.html46ca0a5c0e811f760c90c45edddf6493Brushfooted Butterflies are part of the Nymphalidae family, Nymphalidae is broken down to better understand and identify this butterfly species. Wed, 1 May 2013 23:23:57 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/barnyard-grass.html43e6f3e31f2d318b88570f8641a166ccBarnyard grass is one of the nuisance grassy weeds that needs to be eradicated from lawn and butterfly garden. Wed, 1 May 2013 22:40:18 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/weed-garden.htmla2f5469ed3c26beca7ee37dc0ce642a0A wildlife or weed garden includes flowering weeds. But which to choose from can be daunting. Weeds on this page are flowering weeds and wildflowers better suited for wildlife gardening. Wed, 1 May 2013 22:17:00 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/pruning-butterfly-bush.html7b4872a82a9e6fc61d96a4305fbced39Understaning deadheading, coppicing and pruning butterfly bush is easy. Wed, 1 May 2013 22:13:24 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/batesian-mimicry.htmlb54cd7905c8675478cb19f86c13e1102Mimicry in nature, especially insects such as butterflies, is a very prominent defense mechanism. Batesian mimicry was first to be discovered by a 19th century naturalist, Henry Walter Bates. Wed, 1 May 2013 21:50:10 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/garden-mulch.htmlff28fd031aced6e6fa9a6ae7ff6b4ab2Garden mulch is any method or materials placed directly on an exposed soil surface to prohibit sunlight from entering, To do so prevents weed growth and possible seed germination. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:33:43 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/exotic-butterfly.html6f17840c603dab5718c839a86883ffaeStarting a garden to attract butterflies includes understanding local resources such as plants and flowers. Discussed also is understanding the term Exotic Butterfly. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:27:56 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/how-to-attract-butterflies.html1b1ec299f50f9431803b6f554268fb64Some butterflies see color, others have differents senses. Learn how to attract butterflies to your garden with your planting arrangements. Wed, 1 May 2013 13:38:34 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/inorganic-mulch.htmlcd07f7263bf3a748250bb4ccf8dcdfc9This inorganic mulch page covers black rubber mulch to solarizing black platic mulch and everything in between - like weed control fabric. Wed, 1 May 2013 13:29:36 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/growing-plants-from-seed.htmld1fb56e34f132f35d308b5bd719be858Growing plants from seed can be done outdoors and indoors. It can take practice but planting seeds still requires maintenance. Wed, 1 May 2013 13:24:23 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-websites.htmla829fa137d7c7249f3fcb3fe7ed940f2This gardening and butterfly websites sitemap for easier navigation. Wed, 1 May 2013 13:12:54 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-house.html6ae01464f4db00315ffcf065ce9e5409There can be confusion about the purpose of a butterfly house, sometimes called butterfly boxes. Actually the better term to describe these small wooden boxes is hibernation box. Wed, 1 May 2013 13:05:07 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/prostrate-spurge.htmlfa0207ea0a7b7639b16b5b039893bb86 A common name for prostrate spurge is Spotted Spurge (Euphorbia maculata), which technically is slightly different from Prostrate. Overall consider both Prostrate and Spotted Spurge to be the same. Wed, 1 May 2013 12:57:51 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/plant-nurseries.htmla936fb06a74d8bc0dcd0f6e19abf9330Plant nurseries and professional greenhouses are where quality plants and shrubs can be found. This page lists selective nurseries by state on where to buy plants for your butterfly garden. Wed, 1 May 2013 12:54:58 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/annual-plants.htmlee393836cc71c1e3092e8ab1e8d169ecAnnual plants and flowers have a life cycle of one year or less and require more attention than a perennial plant. Also defined are winter and summer annuals. Wed, 1 May 2013 12:28:35 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/homemade-deer-repellent.html1df6d61ef29db3ab867e5311abe13019Making your own homemade deer repellent can save you money. This page covers many options - see what will work for you. Wed, 1 May 2013 12:20:54 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/transplanting-trees.html4452a322711d2650d113e3f7867c7d38When transplanting trees there are a few things to consider to ensure a full life span for it. Not doing so could cause it to die prematurely. Wed, 1 May 2013 12:16:22 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/buying-trees.htmlb290dfa2833066f14f86c1d76686395eWhen buying trees there is a difference in how they are packaged. Along with these package types comes advantages and disadvantages. Wed, 1 May 2013 12:05:11 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/attracting-deer.htmldc62f18583990377d97118ac83dc3d54Regardless if one grows plants with, or without the intentions of attracting deer, these plants might as well be called 'Deer Candy'. Wed, 1 May 2013 11:56:27 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/index.htmlb908b7132b2597ca38c860e9d73a5569Easy Butterfly Garden is designed for the beginner gardener but others can benefit as well. Each page is easily detailed with subjects from DIY tips for gardening to common gardening problems. Wed, 1 May 2013 11:49:34 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/starting-a-garden.htmlaa3d3ea5092a430e629c33f01a079c2aStarting a garden to attract butterflies includes understanding the need for windbreaks depending on the area available. Also discussed - the basics of butterfly needs. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:28:33 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/weed-identification.html5d1d51504d9c4a36e627366bae9b6febWeed identification helps us to see the common weeds we hate as well those flowering weeds that create a scenic background in our butterfly garden. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:44:46 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/host-plants-for-butterflies-3.htmld86a076168d58c5cceed4bde03b715e8This complete list of host plants for butterflies covers the most common butterflies, and also the largest family - Nymphalidae, or Brushfooted butterflies. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:50:13 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/host-plants-for-butterflies.htmld6aef946a878cc1d1dfab5f0814bd381This complete list of host plants for butterflies covers the most common butterflies, and largest family - Nymphalidae, or Brushfooted butterflies. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:34:58 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-information.htmlfde0f19cb7d2da35e7e3ef531b05ea58For centuries the butterfly information learned was based on observation. Today science, combined with new observations, have helped us to understand a great deal more. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:26:49 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/swallowtail-caterpillar.htmlf033e9491f8d18cfbad45a1fa3c3cbafThis large list of common North American Swallowtail Caterpillar Butterfly Host Plants gets your garden really growing. Also metioned are some South American Butterflies. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:38:40 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/butterfly-garden-plan.html998dd8734aa6eb3f57be11ee920310a3Regardless of where you live and the space available, if you have a butterfly garden plan this list on how to attract butterflies will get you started. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:15:41 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/homemade-weed-killer.htmlce7432a8582754a5f26394b62af65765Homemade weed killer saves money and can be just as effective as many over the counter options. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:59:07 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/wolbachia.html40c4c689baaca174d8b4659f4e1c906eWolbachia is a parasite found to infect arthropod species around the world, sixty percent of these hosting species are insects. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:52:24 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/wildlife-gardening.html0777af3fbef7562fc3a5db2f15fe9a91Wildlife gardening can also include a weed garden. These garden types create a casual, natural envirionment and help sustain native wildlife which includes butterflies. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:16:51 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/what-do-butterflies-eat.html2a8ea1593cbe8b61b8005842bacdaa37When seeing a fluttering butterfly landing on random objects is usually for good reason. What do butterflies eat? You may be surprised! Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:16:33 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/swallowtail-caterpillar-japan.html95120d169ce5ef02ad1593da821826d6This list covers common host plants for the Swallowtail caterpillar in Japan. Some butterflies from this list are also found in Asia, China, Russia and even Hawaii. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:56:54 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/swallowtail-caterpillar-india.html03a14acc8b12c6d33961389aafdc830bCombined are common Swallowtail caterpillar host plants for Indian Papilioninae combined with common Asian butterflies. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:44:03 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/swallowtail-caterpillar-europe.html4f3290e810e7721008c5287ea48c346bListed are the Swallowtail caterpillar and their Host Plants that are found in Europe Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:57:37 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/swallowtail-butterflies.html641b646f39cdb77bd8e35770d1bb1544Swallowtail Butterflies, part of the Papilionidae family and are most famously known for thier 'tail-streamers'. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:19:22 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/state-butterfly.html5380026f03c7d7b66a807a30d090e34cNot all states have a State Butterfly, this page is a quick reference for those that do and what the butterfly name is. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:45:55 -0400 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/soil-testing-methods.html953229731d5249e5d3964497b5919b38A home soil test kit vs. professional soil testing methods? Both are used in testing soil pH. One gives basic information and the other details your garden soil nutrients. Sat, 9 Mar 2013 22:27:51 -0500 http://www.easy-butterfly-garden.com/procumbent-pearlwort.html0d306a9c51c79f2726c40e6b83e72c1fPearlwort is a generic term for many species of plants in the Caryophyllaceae Family. Procumbent Pearlwort (Sagina procumbens) is the weed that can become invasive. Sat, 9 Mar 2013 21:05:53 -0500