The Zimmerman Pine Moth has become a problem in recent years and we’ve learned to go after them in late summer. The larvae of the moth damage trees by tunneling through and under the bark. This tunneling leaves gouging wounds, most typically at branch crotches. With infestation, the tree’s injuries excrete a pale yellow, popcorn-like … Read more
Summer has seriously settled in, and it’s time to get serious about pest maintenance. This growing season had a late start for much of our American gardeners, and it was cool enough for a lot of us to get started without being bothered by potential troublemakers. Now it’s time to look out for the creatures … Read more
You may not remember all the way back to the start of this growing season, but the government warned us early to watch out for some serious pestering by the spotted wing drosophila fly. That’s the invasive vinegar fly that’s been causing trouble ever since it was first spotted in California in 2008. It’s been a … Read more
In the humidity of the growing season, garden hygiene is of utmost importance in order to keep plants free of fungi. Prevention is the best treatment for fungal infection, whether it be spotting or mildew. Much like the way humans can be affected by Athlete’s Foot or ringworm, a fungal disease can be exacerbated in … Read more
Phlox Paniculata and Mondarda Didyama (Bee Balm) plants are stunning additions to any yard. They are, however, susceptible to powdery mildew–and especially during the Spring season. The fungus covers the leaves, which causes them to drop off and can lead to severely stunting the plant’s growth. While there are both chemical and natural spray remedies … Read more
While nature has brought us all a lot of beautiful flowers, it has also delivered numerous poisonous plants that can really hurt us if we’re not properly protected. In fact, in the past, these types of plants have caused everything from headaches to death. Check out our list below of the most common poisonous plants … Read more
If your kids are anything like mine, they love to play in the dirt. Though it gets messy, that love of playing in the dirt can be used for good. Imagine how your kids will get excited about planting their own vegetables in a garden. However, anybody that has spent any time taking care of … Read more
It is pretty awful to see one of your prizes rose bushes racked with the disease. It is also sad to see your vegetables spoiled by rot before you could even harvest them. Knowing how to solve these issues is very important if you want to have good production from your garden. There are many … Read more
We all love to see wildlife and especially deer, but we don’t want them in our garden eating our plants. Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station has a list, which is accessible on their site, of hundreds of plant species that may deter deer from eating and damaging them. Best Products to Repel Deer from … Read more
Weeds are like little unwanted leeches – they steal nutrients, sunlight, and water from the very plants that need it the most. The result? Those tomato plants won’t go beyond the stumpy sprout phase and your weed infestation is out of control. Why put in all the hard work and effort just to sit back … Read more