By Jennifer Poindexter Do you have a problem with fleas around your home? Would you like to keep fleas away before they become a problem? Whether you’re trying to curb an existing issue or deter a problem from developing, planting things in your landscape that serve as a … [Read more...]
How to Fight Root Knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita)
By Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell The microscopic pests known as root knot nematodes are tiny worm-like creatures that dwell within the soil and eat through the root systems of many garden plants. The feeding causes unsightly galls, or knots to form on the roots, which … [Read more...]
Soil Solarization: a Method of Killing Weeds and Diseases Using the Sun
by Matt Gibson Soil temperature gardening techniques, or soil solarization, is the process of utilizing heat energy from the sun, to heat up the soil to levels that will reduce the effects of soilborne diseases and naturally eliminate pests, weeds and other soil problems. … [Read more...]
How to Protect Seedlings from Slugs and Snails
By Erin Marissa Russell Seasoned gardeners know what a threat slugs and snails can present to a carefully tended garden, and a struggle against these mollusks when your plants are seedlings or new shoots can be especially damaging. Luckily, there are steps you can take to … [Read more...]
5 Methods to Control Spider Mites
by Matt Gibson Spider mites are actually arachnids, though they’re tiny—nearly microscopic. These common garden pests belong to the family Tetranychidae, and they are one of the most common insects gardeners must be vigilant against that can plague houseplants as well as … [Read more...]