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In the fall, weeds are often more troublesome than insect pests. Cool temperatures and more frequent rainfall in late summer ...
Unprecedented hot weather in the UK this summer has led to an "explosion" of pests, a horticulturalist has said. The Met ...
There are a whole host of beneficial bugs and good insects that you can introduce into your garden to help manage potential ...
Many homeowners plant shrubs for privacy or curb appeal. While they are relatively low-maintenance, there is a hidden cost.
Garden pros Dione Lineberry of Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping and Roseann Ferguson, a Dallas County Master Gardener, explain ...
Corpse plants definitely earn their nickname. Their pungent odors attract not only the carrion insects – beetles and flies ...
Asters are a welcome addition to any garden Beneficial hoverflies can control an aphid population New York aster likes wet habitats Fall asters, goldenrods and black-eyed Susans are the mainstays of ...
Q. How can I keep the beetles away and keep the invisible insects from eating holes in my rose leaves? The beetles have not been too bad the last couple of years, but the holes in the leaves never ...
Using a mobile stamen to slap away insect visitors maximizes pollination and minimizes costs to flowers, a study shows. For centuries scientists have observed that when a visiting insect's tongue ...
When planting for pollinators, think beyond color. Select native plants with complete flower parts that offer nectar and ...
There are insects that feed on plants and those that feed on other insects. In your garden, you want as many of the carnivores as possible so that the herbivores won’t devour your crops. Unfortunately ...