Knockout Roses Bug Spray: What Is A Good Safe One?
One of the biggest mistakes people make when they first buy a Knockout Rose is to think these roses are immune to everything. It’s true they need less maintenance than traditional roses
One of the biggest mistakes people make when they first buy a Knockout Rose is to think these roses are immune to everything. It’s true they need less maintenance than traditional roses
If you have ants in your plants, you can find many references to using cinnamon to repel them. Save your cinnamon for your apple pie. Using cinnamon to get rid
Have shiny green beetles with bronze wings terrorized your garden? Do you have plants with skeletonized leaves or a complete loss of foliage. How do you get rid of them? We share tips.
Just like you, the plants in your nursery get sick too. Nature tends to play out on its own, but when we build a garden or a nursery, we must
Plant scale insects come equipped with piercing/sucking mouthparts and are widespread around the world. There are over 8000 types of plant scales, and they feed like (aphids and spider mites)
Named for their large, violin-shaped leaves, the fiddle leaf fig is a popular member of the Moraceae family and is related to the rubber tree plant varieties. The deciduous shrub is known by
Whether you have one Phalaenopsis orchid or an extensive collection, you will have to deal with yellowing leaves. This can be a jarring experience for the new orchid owner. In
Mealybugs are a frustrating pest in any circumstance, but when it comes to houseplants, they can become a true nightmare. The ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) are especially vulnerable, as these
When you walk in a wooded setting, you’ll see lots of organic matter on the ground. Leaves, pine needles, mushrooms, decaying branches, and logs are everywhere. Soil mites are also
Bugs known as Leaf Footed Bugs are members of the insect family Coreidae. They are medium-sized to large insects that eat a wide variety of garden plants, including ornamentals, fruiting
Have you ever wondered – “How to get rid of caterpillars eating leaves in your garden”? Caterpillars represent the immature (larval stage) in the life cycle of moths and butterflies.
Do your plants suffer from the plague of lace bugs? If you notice reddish-orange spots on the undersides of some of the leaves of your shrubs and trees – probably!
Tanacetum coccineum (TAN-uh-SEE-tum, kok-SIN-ee-um) is a non-invasive, non-aggressive herbaceous perennial hailing from the Caucasus and most parts of Asia. A member of the Asteraceae or Compositae family, the plant’s genus
If you happen to see mosquito-like flies in your garden, you don’t need to worry. They are crane flies, which don’t pose any serious threat to your health. Often called
The Gerbera Daisy (a.k.a. Transvaal daisy, Gerber daisy, African daisy, or Barberton daisy – Gerbera jamesonii) from the Asteraceae family are popular indoor and outdoor South African floral plants. The
The iris borer (Macronoctua onusta) is a species of moth belonging to the Noctuidae family. It’s found throughout North America and is a common threat to iris plants. Macronoctua onusta
Echeveria plants are a group of Mexican succulents with approximately 140 or more types of Echeveria species, which range greatly in size, shape, and other characteristics. For this reason, Echeveria
Heuchera [HEW-ker-a] is a lovely North American native shade perennial named after the German physician, Johan Heinrich von Heucher early in the seventeenth century. Heuchera is commonly called Coral Bells,
Red spider mites are one of many members of the spider mite family, Tetranychidae. Spider mites are a type of very common pest throughout North America and can wreak havoc
Aphids on hibiscus are a frequent problem in the spring and not just hibiscus plants but on many kinds of plants. Getting rid of aphid pests (aka plant lice) is especially problematic
Sod webworms are ground-dwelling caterpillars, and they are especially fond of digging into the thatch of your lawn and feeding on grassroots and leaves. This can do significant damage to
Have you ever heard of a “bug juice pest spray”? Gardeners have reported using a “bug juice spray” with success to control or get rid of aphids on cabbage, pillbugs
Dramatic, bizarre garden succulents lend themselves perfectly to the enhancement of contemporary architecture. Once banished to the rock garden, these plants are becoming more and more popular in and around
Just as with any other hobby when you take up gardening, everyone will give you their very best advice. Even so, it’s important to understand that not all of the
Why do we get the most questions asking about tomato plant problems? I guess it is because every year millions of gardeners set out to grow their own healthy food.
Thrips are very common garden pests for most indoor and outdoor plants and can be very difficult to eradicate once they’ve taken hold in your garden. They commonly affect a