by James Aldwin As spring gives way to the vibrant colors of summer, your garden becomes a hub of activity. With the satisfaction of seeing your young plants thrive comes the responsibility of ensuring their health. The tender leaves of your tomatoes are unfurling, your leaf … [Read more...]
What is a trap crop?
Question: What is a trap crop for home gardeners? I've heard the term mentioned in discussions about organic gardening methods, but I'm not exactly sure what it means. Can you please explain? - Laura D. Gardening Channel Replies: A trap crop, also known as a sacrificial crop, … [Read more...]
How to Keep Snakes Out of Your Garden
by Matt Gibson If you're trying to keep snakes out of your garden, we certainly don't blame you. Unfortunately snakes love to hang out in areas that are covered in a dense array of plants. They are drawn to spots where there is plenty of foliage that can serve as camouflage … [Read more...]
Armyworms / Cutworms: How to Identify and Fight These Garden Pests
By Matt Gibson There are over 20,000 different species of cutworms. Among the most common of the cutworm varieties are armyworms, surface feeders who terrorize gardens, munching plants down until just the skeleton of the leaves remain and gorging themselves on the fruits and … [Read more...]
What are the tiny white bugs on my houseplants that look like cotton?
QUESTION: What is a tiny white bug that looks like cotton? I have these on my houseplants, and I am concerned. What should I do about them? - Elisabeth M GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: The white plant lice that look like cotton on houseplants are probably mealybugs. Mealybugs give … [Read more...]
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