The Deal on Ryegrass and How to Get Rid of Aphids on MilkweedByline: Paula Weatherby I was in a garden supply store the other day and noticed that two...Weatherby, Paula
Aphids, you hate them! But the question is – How to get rid of aphids? These sap-sucking plant pests found on house and landscape plants go by other names as well: Plant Lice Plant Louse Greenflies Blackflies Whiteflies – different than true whiteflies Pin The Common Names of Insects Da...
To avoid accidentally doing away with caterpillars that grow up to become beneficial pollinators, plant a butterfly garden. Set aside a section of your yard or garden for butterfly-pleasing plants such as: Milk Weed Red Clover Lantana plant varieties ...
It might seem insane to attract ants to your yard on purpose, but the benefits of a healthy ant population could outweigh the drawbacks as long as it’s a species that doesn’t bite (likefire ants) or destroy your property (likecarpenter ants). You can attract ants with lots of open s...
You probably know this plant by its common name, which is milkweed. However, there aremore than 70 species of milkweed native to North America. Each has different characteristics and comes from different regions. So, to group them all together would be to ignore the uniqueness of each specie...
They require it for laying their eggs, which become caterpillars that then feed on the plant, eventually morphing into Monarchs. No milkweed= no Monarch butterflies. Many other butterflies also require specific host plants. By planting a variety of host plants, you’re more likely to attract ...
A forceful stream of water may be all you need to wash insects away. A firm spray should kill aphids on contact, however, be careful not to blast them from one plant to another, as any survivors will have a whole new plant to infest!
Aphids Insect Misshapen/yellow leaves; distorted flowers; leaf drop; sticky “honeydew” (excretion) on leaves; sooty, black mold Knock off with water spray; apply insecticidalsoap; inspect new plants carefully; use slow- release fertilizers; avoid excess nitrogen; encourage lacewings, lady beetles...