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Articles on gardening, lawn care and outdoor spaces in canton Ticino — also available in Italian, German and French.
Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) in Ticino: how to recognise it, the damage to lawns and gardens, the rules to follow and how to report it.
Read article →A practical guide to stone walls in Ticino: local stone types (gneiss, beola, serizzo), dry-stack vs mortared, drainage and when to call a pro.
Read article →Seasonal garden care in the Locarno area and Ticino: spring and autumn tasks (leaves, lawn, irrigation) to avoid urgent repairs. Maintenance based in Ascona.
Read article →Hedges affected by fungi and pests in the Locarno area: scale insects, spider mites, powdery mildew and grey mould. Pruning and treatment in Ticino.
Read article →Yellow lawn in the Locarno area and Ticino: causes (drought, excess water, compaction, pests) and what to do. Reseeding and turf rolls.
Read article →Plant diseases and fungi in Ticino: leaf spots, powdery mildew and rust. How to recognise the warning signs and prevent problems early.
Read article →Mosquitoes in the garden on Lake Maggiore and in Ticino: removing standing water, mowing and hedge care. Examples from the Locarno area.
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