If you’ve ever spotted ants crawling all over your garden plants, you may be wondering if they’re harmful and if so, what to do to get rid of them. In most cases, seeing a few … Read more
We’ve all been there… you have happy, thriving plants in your garden one day, and the next day you find devastation in the form of half-eaten leaves on your prized vegetable plants. Although many bugs … Read more
Summertime at last! For many of us, this is a favorite season, filled with barbecues and pool parties, and pleasant afternoons spent in the garden. After holing up indoors for so long during the inclement … Read more
Spider mites are a common problem for plant lovers, whether it be indoors or outdoors. These tiny pests can get out of control if you’re not vigilant, as they reproduce at an astonishing rate. One … Read more
If there’s any one bug that can make most people shudder when it’s found crawling on their exposed skin, it’s a tick. And no wonder! These tiny creatures, who are technically arachnids, not insects, feed … Read more
You may have heard of using neem oil in your vegetable garden as an organic, safe pesticide that won’t harm birds or beneficial insects, if applied properly. But what about fruit trees? In this guide, … Read more
Neem oil is a safe, organic alternative to using traditional pesticides in controlling harmful insect infestations, and to combat fungal diseases in most plants, including flowering plants. Made from the neem tree, the active ingredient, … Read more
If you’re a gardener looking for organic pest control options, you may have heard about neem oil. There’s a lot of information out there about this natural pesticide, some of which may be confusing. Let … Read more