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Patch's House & Home
Hot Weather Won’t Keep the Bugs Away
It isn’t too hard to notice the incredible heat we have been forced to feel during the 2012 Summer season. It may bring us discomfort, but you may have also noticed that insects are all a...
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Patch's House & Home
Picked at the Peak of Ripeness
Picked at the Peak of Ripeness. What does that really mean? Well, It depends on the vegetable that you are havesting. If picked too early, you could end up with less than perfec...
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Patch's House & Home
Challenges in the Garden
With the swing in temperatures and humidity being what they are this season, plus the lack of rain throwing us into a severe drought, gardening has become quite a challenge. You have...
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Patch's House & Home
Drought Tips - How to Help Your Landscape Cope
Hot dry weather continues to plague much of the country including right here in southeastern Wisconsin. Keeping lawns and landscapes alive and well has been a struggle for many gardeners...
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How Much Did That Property Sell For?
Caledonia 1009 Hialeah Dr. $183,900 6200 5 Mile Rd. $126,208 7215 Botting Rd. $900,000 Fairfield Ct., Unit 201 $85,000 4540 Tabor Rd. $182,000 6522 River Mea...
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Patch's House & Home
Basil in the Garden
Basil benefits from pruning. If you see flowers or flower buds on your basil, remove them. Cut back or pinch the flowering/budding just above a set of leaves no more than halfway down the...
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Patch's House & Home
Garden Insights to Help Beat the Heat
With the lack of normal rain fall and a return to high temperatures again in SE Wisconsin, you may have noticed a few things happening to your tomato and squash plants. First off, th...
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Patch's House & Home
Tips for Protecting Trees During a Severe Drought
As the drought we’ve been having now falls under the category of severe, proper tree care is more essential than ever. Trees in Milwaukee are dying as a result of the extremely dry condit...