For years, the idea of pest control has been associated with an unsettling image: interior surfaces doused in harsh sprays and chemical odors filling the air, creating a bigger overall mess than the ...

Q: My landscaping company says it practices IPM. What is this? A: Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is an approach to lawn and garden care that involves assessing a landscape’s microclimate and ...

1. Pick your plant varieties by researching which are the most disease-resistant for your area? 2. Plant sun-loving plants in the sun, and shade-loving plants in the shade? 3. Water your plants ...

Most gardeners are good stewards of the land and attempt to control pests using tactics with minimal environmental impact. Insecticidal soaps have become an increasingly popular method of controlling ...

Last week, state master gardener coordinator Leslie Alexander reminded us that well-tended roses are less susceptible to insect attack. Before they become a problem, know the insects that are likely ...

As bugs begin to munch our plants, our thoughts turn to - what else? - how to kill them. Blood thirsty as that may sound, most gardeners don't appreciate planting a garden only to have it turn into a ...

All our late winter/early spring pruning efforts are now paying off with lush, tender leaves and buds starting to cover once bare rose canes. How beautiful our gardens are in spring when all the roses ...

Our rainy spring weather has been great for our gardens — but may also have encouraged some unwelcome garden visitors, including snails and slugs. Snails and slugs are similar in structure and biology ...

Summer is the “time of the garden,” when flowers are riotously blooming and fruit and vegetables are ripening. However, you may find you’re not the only one enjoying the fruits of your labors. In ...

The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and diseases in crops is the most effective method. However, with the increase of lifestyle diseases like cancer linked to the use of ...

Snails and slugs are similar in structure and biology, but snails have a characteristic spiral shell while slugs lack a shell. They both chew irregular holes on a variety of plants, preferring to feed ...