Lacebugs may sound pretty but they are nothing but trouble - and, boy, do they LOVE azaleas! And since azaleas are so popular in our area, we wanted to let you know how and when to start the attack on Lacebugs. And we're sure you are not surprised to know NOW is the...
There's nothing like sitting out on the porch on a summer evening, listening to the not-so-relaxing sound of "Buzz/Ow/Slap.....Buzz/Ow/Slap!" As the temps start heating up this month, outside insects will become even more frequent visitors. So surround your porch,...
Your trees & shrubs are a valuable part of your landscape. They add beauty and comfort and color to your summer, year after year. But invading insects can cause irreparable damage to them. You can go a long way toward prevent them from attacking your trees...
There are all kinds of herbs and plants that are natural repellents to summer's annoying mosquitoes. Fill your porch or deck with these and mosquitoes will be more likely to keep their distance and let you enjoy summer nights in peace! [gallery...
It's actually an easy battle to win, when you have the right weapons! Here's a look at some of the nastiest bugs you'll come across this month and what you can do to eliminate - or better still, prevent - them. Spider Mites – The symptoms of their presence is pale...
Naturally, playing keep away is better! An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure when it comes to controlling unwanted garden pests. Our gardening experts are at your disposal, to help you identify the problem, plan the prevention, and when needed,...
Just as with weed control, pest control is most effectively performed as a PREVENTION instead of a cure. February is an ideal month to do this and we often recommend using organic Fertilome Horticultural Oil Spray to achieve safe, effective results in keeping insects...
This month is feeding times for those garden nasties - grubs! They'll spend this month fattening up for the winter ahead, where they will snuggle in until next spring. That makes this an ideal month to kill grubs before they can damage your lawn and garden and damage...
'Skeeters can bring your outdoor fun to a screeching halt this time of year, and smelly, sticky sprays can be an effective - but unpleasant and chemically laden - way to keep them at a distance. Why not use some selections from our extensive Herb Department to repel...
Just because you enjoyed "Bambi" doesn't mean you're ready to welcome deer to the landscape! While they are beautiful to look at, they can wreak havoc in your landscape. We're getting lots of reports of deer this year, making themselves at home in the landscape and...
Voles, not to be confused with the garden pest moles, are members of the rodent family - sometimes called the "field mouse." Most voles prefer to eat partake in the vegetarian lifestyle, so when they come upon your vegetable garden, they are likely to see it as the...
