There is no better way to control pest problems naturally in your garden, flowerbeds and landscape than by attracting ladybugs to your outdoor spaces! Ladybugs are one of the most efficient methods for pest control around. Not only do they consume thousands upon thousands of insects in their lifetime, they also feed on the larva …
Did you know planting and growing marigolds can help to repel all types of insects and pests – all while adding amazing beauty and interest to your garden, flowerbeds and containers? Marigolds are absolute showstoppers in any garden. They really are the darlings of the plant world. Not just because they’re easy to take care …
Looking for a few tips and tricks to keep cats out of your garden and flowerbeds? When it comes to pets, cats are one of the best. They can protect your house from mice, snakes and more, not to mention become a great companion for the whole family. Even better, they can even help protect …
If you are looking for an all natural, organic solution for protecting your plants – using neem oil just might be the answer! Today’s article is all about the many benefits of using neem oil, and how to make your own homemade spray to use on plants. Neem oil is made by pressing the seeds …
Looking for a way to stop aphids from destroying your flower and vegetable plants without spraying harsh chemicals? Aphids cause major damage to vegetable gardens, flower beds, and perennial plants. And in quick fashion. Of the thousands of aphid types, there are well over 200 species that are harmful to plants. One thing aphids all …
When it comes to preventing damage from pests in the garden, stopping cabbage worms is usually near the top of the list for backyard gardeners. Cabbage worms can all but decimate not just cabbage, but broccoli, cauliflower, and many other vegetable plants as well. And the Swiss-cheese like holes they leave in the foliage of …
As summer arrives and your garden plants begins to grow, it’s time to start thinking about tomato hornworms, and more importantly, stopping them before they cause serious damage to your crops. Tomato and tobacco hornworms are notorious for devouring foliage, stems and even the fruit of tomato plants. But they also attack and destroy pepper, …
When it comes to controlling webworms from damaging the foliage on your trees and shrubs, it all about early detection and intervention. Webworms are the foliage-eating pest responsible for creating the silky, web-like nests often found in trees and shrubs. Although they are rarely fatal to healthy trees, they do create a lot of unsightly …
So just how can you stop grasshoppers from devouring your vegetable plants, flowers and perennials? An invasion of grasshoppers can spell serious problems for a home garden and landscape. The voracious plant-eaters can quickly decimate crops, perennials and annual flowers. But with a few home remedies, and the help of a few predatory friends, they …
When it comes to adding an explosion of color to the landscape, its hard to beat growing marigolds. From giant blooming “puff-ball” styles to dainty miniatures, and everything in between, there are well over 50 varieties of marigolds available. And with their high tolerance to both sunlight, drought and heat, it’s easy to see why …