If you're new to gardening, you might have looked out at your garden during a rainstorm and wondered if the rain would help take care of your pest problems. Maybe it would wash off and kill some...
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Can Aphids Survive If Sprayed, Soaked, or Doused with Water?
Aphids are a practically unavoidable menace to gardeners everywhere. There’s nearly 5,000 different species, they’re spread across all corners of the world, and they’ll show up out of...
One of my favorite things to grow is lettuce. I go overboard in the spring planting rows of butterhead, loose-leaf, and romaine (my neighbors love me!). And I can often get a great fall crop since I...
Fighting off an ant infestation is tough enough, but it’s even harder to do so while keeping your furry friends safe. I feel your pain, pet parent. While there are many over-the-counter...
If you’re reading this article, you’ve likely heard of neem oil. Derived from Azadirachta indica, a tree found primarily in Southeast Asia and certain parts of Africa, neem oil is a natural...
It was the middle of summer, and my pepper plants were robust and fruiting. I eagerly strolled to the garden with my morning cup of tea to check their progress. But as I walked closer, I could tell...
