Virginia creeper is a vigorous climbing vine that can quickly take over gardens, yards, trees, and structures. Its rapid growth allows it to envelope fences, climb siding, and cover trees, choking out everything in its path. While it has attractive fall color, controlling and getting rid of established Virginia creeper can be a challenge for … Read more
As a homeowner or gardener, you’ve likely encountered the nuisance of weeds invading your lawn, flowerbeds, or vegetable garden. While manually pulling weeds is an option, it’s back-breaking work that rarely eliminates the problem long-term. That’s where weed killers come in handy – but how exactly do these chemical products get rid of weeds? Understanding … Read more
As a eucalyptus tree owner, you love its medicinal scent, interesting bark, and unique foliage. But one day you notice unusual white spots speckling the leaves and become concerned. Are the pale spots a sign of disease? Or just a natural feature of eucalyptus growth? Understanding what causes white spots on eucalyptus leaves will help … Read more
When growing pothos houseplants, monitoring the condition of the roots is an important part of care. Healthy white roots are key for the plant to thrive. But sometimes, root rot fungi can set in, causing brown, mushy roots that spell trouble for your pothos. Being able to identify the early signs of root rot versus … Read more
Peach leaf curl is a problematic fungal disease that affects peach and nectarine trees. It causes leaves to become distorted, red, and swollen before falling off. Fruit production can also be impacted. While peach leaf curl cannot be cured once symptoms occur, it can be effectively prevented with the right spray applied at the right … Read more
If you’ve stumbled upon a spider with a large, red abdomen while gardening or doing housework, you may have encountered the woodlouse spider. This fascinating arachnid gets its common name from its big, bulbous behind which can appear especially prominent While the spider’s oversized rear may give it a comical appearance, there’s nothing funny about … Read more
Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are beautiful, old-fashioned flowers that add height and vibrant color to any garden. However, these plants are prone to infestations of bugs that can quickly damage the foliage and flowers. Learning how to properly identify and treat these pests is key to keeping your hollyhocks looking their best. Common Hollyhock Bugs There … Read more
Gardeners may occasionally notice strange white masses resembling soap suds or frothy spit appearing on their rosemary plants. This mysterious foam is likely caused by tiny insects known as spittlebugs or froghoppers While the foamy blobs can be unsightly, spittlebugs rarely inflict serious damage on rosemary Understanding what causes this phenomenon and how to manage … Read more
Ants can be both beneficial and problematic in the garden. While they help aerate soil and control pests, ants can also damage plants by feeding on roots and spreading disease. Some gardeners opt for chemical ant killers to eliminate ants, but this raises the question – will ant killer also harm or kill garden plants? … Read more
Ants can be a nuisance in raised garden beds They dig tunnels that disturb plant roots, harvest seeds and berries, and farm aphids which can damage plants Getting rid of ants in raised beds takes some effort, but it’s possible to deter them without harming your vegetables or the environment. Here are the top methods … Read more