he has discovered a product that will keep troublesome aphids from spreading diseases to bell pepper, squash and melon crops. If Summers is right, his use of what he calls sprayable mulch could make ...

Ants crawling all over your tomato plants could mean you've got a worse pest around. Ants on tomato plants are usually drawn by honeydew from sap-feeding pests like aphids. Aphids can slow growth and ...

A hard blast from the garden hose knocks most aphids off a plant in seconds, and it’s the fastest, free way to start bringing an infestation under control before you reach for anything else. But water ...

Many questions sent to me right now are about bugs appearing on fruit trees and vegetables. Remember, never apply sprays of any sort while fruit trees are blooming. My first recommendations for pest ...

Oscar in Bethesda writes: “I have a plant outside that is currently covered with small black insects. Will they damage the plant? Could you please let me know what they are and how I should deal with ...

Across Britain, gardeners face a spring headache: tender growth draws sap-suckers while harsh sprays clash with wildlife-friendly back gardens. As seedlings stretch in April and May, a quietly ...

Spring planting brings a surprise twist for home growers, with a simple flower turning the tide in garden pest battles. Across allotments and back gardens, a thrifty, pesticide-free tactic is being ...

Q: During the first year with my apricot tree, I sprayed it with soapy water to control aphids. Every day I check the leaves, but the apids never stop. Is this good a spray to use? A: Soap sprays are ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It finally feels like summer. Here are the top 10 to-dos to keep the landscape looking great all season long: Get the kids involved with gardening at an ...

Question: We are going to plant a bed of Asiatic jasmine in a previously mulched area. Should we remove the pine-bark mulch before planting? Answer: A thick mulch might help keep down the weeds and ...