Sod worms are also known as lawn moths. This name comes from the fact that these worms change into moths over time and they feed off the grass blades in yards, golf courses and in some areas of turfgrass. In the larval stage these worms are dingy white in colour. As adults they fly around [...]
If you have a garden it goes without saying that you will always have an assortment of garden insects. The trick is to know if the bug you found is friend or foe. To keep your garden healthy and free from the bugs that eat your vegetables and plants for lunch, learn to identify the [...]
Ordinary house mice, field mice, garden mice and voles can be major sources of grief in a hosta garden. They are most interested in your hostas during colder seasons when the hostas are dormant. The crown of the hosta in this case serves as a juicy meal for wintering mice. There are several ways that [...]
“HELP! I have ants and bees and worms…all over my garden! What do I do?” Sometimes beginning gardeners are concerned that they may have a problem with the creatures they encounter while playing in the dirt. So first, let’s determine if you really do have a problem or…are those ants or bees or worms actually [...]
When our son was born nine years ago the last thing on our mind was preparing an eco-friendly home. We were simply concerned with getting him home safe and making sure the environment he came back to was clean, warm, and full of love. Some years later it occurred to us that we could do [...]
Have you ever wondered if what you know about Pest control in the garden is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on Pest control in the garden. One of the many advantages of growing perennials is the ability of these beautiful flowers to return to full bloom [...]
The first step is to map out how large an area you want for your garden (business plan) and what types of seeds (new products) you want to plant (launch). You might try starting the plants indoors (test marketing) before exposing them to the perils of he natural elements (retail market). Don’t forget to prepare [...]
If there is anything that prevents your organic garden from yielding the best vegetables, it will have to be the pests that invade and surround your area. Now, if you are really serious about controlling those pests and keeping them out of your garden for good, a volume of materials is readily available for you [...]
Many times expatriates have fallen in love with large gardens belonging to their rented homes as they represent the essence of a life in the tropics. Large trees with monkeys and squirrels, fruit trees and coconuts, butterflies and bees, the smell of the frangipani in a tropical night and the songs of the nightingale through [...]
The most familiar green plant pests are aphids, cyclamen and spider mites, mealy bugs, scales, white-flies and thrips. If one of these pests infests a plant, isolate it immediately to prevent spreading to other plants. Aphids are small, soft bodied insects with varied color. They are found on new growth or on the lower leaf [...]
