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Were you watering them regularly? Most trees and shrubs take a couple of years to establish good roots systems. Beyond that there could be many causes.

Cheap? Dig it out with a shovel and pick ax. Easy? Use a product like Brush-B-Gone (not that expensive, actually) Cheap and Easy and Not a good idea? Pour a little gasoline on it and set it on fire.

Plant a mix of trees, shrubs and perennials. Different plants provide different foods and environments. Do not use a load of pesticides on your lawn. I look at my neighbor's yard with the spray harmful chemicals lawn services and no birds. We have at least 20 species of birds in our backyard...

Plant a mix of trees, shrubs and perennials. Different plants provide different foods and environments. Do not use a load of pesticides on your lawn. I look at my neighbor's yard with the spray harmful chemicals lawn services and no birds. We have at least 20 species of birds in our backyard...

If you had a proper soil analysis done it will make recommendations on what to add to your soil. Soil analysis usually cost under $10 and are done by local ag depts or county cooperative extensions. Ideal soil pH is usually in the 6 - 7 range Adding one pound of lime to ten square feet of soil...

Buy some diatomaceous earth and sprinkle it around on the soil. It is safe, organic, and acts like tiny swords on insects. You can find it with garden supplies or with pool filter supplies.

No daily watering is not usually needed. Weekly watering is usually fine. An inch a water a week will usually keep established lawns and gardens going fine. Set out a sprinkler with a cup in the area getting watered. When it hits an inch deep move on to the next spot. This amount of water of...