Beneficial Nematodes – Garden Friends Or Enemies?
Beneficial nematodes control pests that destroy plants. But other nematodes completely destroy plants. How do you know which is which?
Bats are Insect Eating Machines For Your Yard and Garden
A single bat is able to consume from 1000 to 6000 insects a night. Why not use a bat box to invite a bat to guard your garden and patio?
Are Your Lawn And Garden Chemically Dependent?
If you’re still using chemicals on your garden and lawn, it’s time to stop. Your lawn and garden don’t need these chemicals, in fact they weaken plants.
How Synthetic Fertilizers Harm Soil, Air, and Water
The impact of synthetic fertilizers are well established facts, yet nitrogen and phosphorous-heavy fertilizer use still persists.
How to Select Healthy Fruit Trees and Berry Bushes
Guest Author Stella Otto’s 1st part of the Fruit Growing 101 series: Fruit trees and berry bushes-how to know if they’re healthy before you bring them home.
How to Prune Raspberries and Blackberries
By knowing how raspberries and blackberries grow, you’ll be able to prune them easily, keeping your berry patch productive for many years.
A Weed Killer That Lasts Forever?
What’s the best way to control weeds? Hint: the best weed killer doesn’t come in a bottle.
Rabbits and Deer Won’t Eat These Flowers, Shrubs, Herbs, and Trees
Rabbits and deer are notorious for grazing in your garden. There are a handful of plants they won’t eat, but nothing is certain.
Crop Rotation Basics For Your Vegetable Garden
Crop rotation is key to successful home gardening to avoid pests and disease. Includes a sample plan for crop rotation and a chart of plant families.
- Environment | Flowers & Perennials | Vegetable & Fruit Gardening | Weed, Disease And Pest Management
Pesticides Implicated In Deaths of Bees and Birds
Recent studies have shown that the world’s most widely used class of pesticides are responsible for the massive die-off of honeybees and deaths of birds.
