Why worm castings may be the ideal insect control for your fruit trees
Insects’ aversion to worm castings is demonstrated when they are spread over ant nests, causing the ants to remove themselves ...
They were working to ensure invasive pests didn't destroy U.S. crops — until they were abruptly fired
USDA pest experts were abruptly fired last month — swept up in the Trump administration’s frenzied and turbulent efforts to ...
The best companion plants for peppers
The allium family includes onions, shallots, garlic, and chives, and all of those are great companion plants for peppers. The ...
Gardeners urged to put garlic leaves on strawberry plants
But using garlic in one of two ways can help drive these pests away. Garlic leaves sprinkled among your strawberry plants can ...
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Which Bugs Are Good for Your Garden? 8 Beneficial Insects You'll Want Around
Beneficial insects are all the six-legged (sometimes eight-legged ... but many types of flies are actually important ...
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Why worm castings may be the ideal insect control for your fruit trees
Insects’ aversion to worm castings is demonstrated ... chitinase extracted from a yam was sprayed on powdery mildew that had infected strawberry foliage and fruit. The mildew disappeared for ...
Companion planting: Strengthening your garden through strategic pairings
Because life isn’t all peas and carrots, companion planting is just as effective in your ornamental beds and borders as with ...