Controlling Those #$@&%* Japanese Beetles
A well-known scourge of North American gardeners, the Japanese beetle is the focus of this article, originally published on JulyContinue Reading
Category: Beneficial insects
Spiders… Nature’s Outcasts
Few people like spiders. Instead, they inspire fear and revulsion, just like earwigs, sowbugs and millipedes. It has to beContinue Reading
Natural Beauty, or Problem in Sight? Webs in the Lawn
If you’re a gardener who marvels at nature’s little wonders like me… well, you’re probably being judged when you raveContinue Reading
What’s That Big Furry Creature in My Flowers?
You’ve got to admit, the title’s got a lot going for it! No, I’m not talking about a raccoon orContinue Reading
Let’s Encourage Pollinators… and Not Just Honeybees!
In recent years, the decline of bees has awakened our collective environmental conscience to the danger of pesticides, but mostContinue Reading
Hey Bugs! Can I Clean My Garden Now?
Waiting for spring temperatures to stay above 10°C (50°F) before tidying up your flowerbeds is a common practice for preservingContinue Reading
Insect Metamorphosis Part 2: From Nymph to Adult
Hey, you’re back! I hope you’ve read Understanding Insect Life Part 1: From Egg to Larva, because you might beContinue Reading
Understanding Insect Life Part 1: From Egg to Larva
If I’m talking about voracious babies and adults prettier than the young, I’m obviously not talking about me, but aboutContinue Reading
If You’re Afraid of Bees
I regularly receive questions from gardeners who are afraid of bees and want to know which plants will not attractContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions : Aphids on Houseplants
Question My hibiscus and my abutilon spend the summer outdoors. For the past 2 years, I’ve noticed that while they’reContinue Reading