Banker plants are valuable against common strawberry pests, such as aphids, thrips, and two-spotted spider mites. Cereal banker plants combat this scourge through an ongoing supply of non-pest aphids, ...

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It doesn't matter whether you're new to gardening or an old pro, garden pests are downright annoying. You can pour blood, sweat and, yes, even sometimes tears, not to mention a lot of cash, into a ...

Effective and environmentally sound pest management requires planning, vigilance and when needed, timely application of appropriate control measures. If you wait until a plant is nearly dead or ...

Dish soap is a DIY pest solution that causes more harm to plants than help in pest deterrent. Essential oils are another pest control solution that often proves to be weak or ineffective. Tobacco and ...

Those of us who work with trees, lawns, shrubs and flowers encounter hundreds of plant species and potential pests that may be associated with them. Successful pest management hinges on our ability to ...

Lunceford on Landscaping.BY LU SNYDERHouseplants can make our homes healthier. They bring nature indoors, produce oxygen and help filter toxins from the air. So when your plants become infected with ...

The snow earlier this week allowed me to follow the tracks of a certain raccoon that I’ve seen visiting my ground bird feeder in the middle of the night. The snow allowed me to see that he also is the ...

When cold weather sets in, it’s tempting to assume pest problems go into hibernation along with the garden. Unfortunately, ...

Discover the most common winter plant care mistakes and learn how to avoid them for healthier plants. Get expert tips on ...