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Should I use chemical pesticides in my garden?

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Tracy DiSabato-Aust

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Ms. Tracy DiSabato-Aust
Author of The Well-Designed Mixed Garden and The Well-Tended Perennial Garden. Master Horticultaralist

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Should I use chemical pesticides in my garden?

I'd like to say never, if at all possible. I have a theory that if a plant continues to have problems with either pests or disease, I give it three tries and then it's asked to leave the gardens. So there are so many diseases, and insect resistant plants that can be used in the garden, and I really would like to see homeowners shy away from the use of chemicals if at all possible.

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