QUESTION: Are lizards good for the garden? I have a lot of anoles in my back yard. - Jen T ANSWER: Yes, lizards are good for your garden. There are two main reasons they’re a good sign when seen in your growing spaces. … [Read more...]
Nematodes: Good or Bad in the Garden?
by Erin Marissa Russell Nematodes in the garden can be beneficial, helping gardeners to aerate soil and produce a bumper crop, or they can be parasitic to plants. This article will help gardeners learn the difference between helpful and harmful nematodes as well as what to do … [Read more...]
How to Fight Earwigs In The Garden
by Matt Gibson Earwigs (also known as pincher bugs and dermaptera) are a scary looking garden pest that look like a miniature version of a creature in a horror movie. Their half inch to one inch red-tinted brown bodies have two large pinchers at the tail end. The pinchers … [Read more...]
Beneficial Insects for Gardens and Yards: How to Spot and Attract Them
By Erin Marissa Russell Ready to find out how to get beneficial insects to fly by your garden—and learn to identify them on sight? This guide explains why some insects are more welcome than others in the garden. We’ll teach you what to do to bring in the insects that will … [Read more...]
Organic Gardening Tips for Beginners
by Shellie Elliott Ready to try organic gardening and need some tips to get started? The idea of starting a garden can seem overwhelming on its own, and going the organic route might feel like even more of a challenge. Using chemical fertilizers and pesticides to help your … [Read more...]