Homegrown fresh vegetables not only taste better; they are more nutritious. Plus, you can control what products are applied to the plants to control insect pests and disease. The first steps to growing a productive vegetable garden and protecting your harvest begin with proper planning and care. Select the most disease-resistant varieties available when… Continue reading Managing Insects on Vegetables and Herbs
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Work in Concert with Nature to Manage Garden Pests and Mosquitoes in the Landscape
A garden filled with flowers, birds, bees and butterflies is a sight to behold. These winged beauties add color, sound and motion to our gardens. Plus, they help maximize a garden’s productivity by pollinating plants and managing plant-damaging pests. But what about those unwanted visitors to the garden? The aphids, mites and cabbage worms that… Continue reading Work in Concert with Nature to Manage Garden Pests and Mosquitoes in the Landscape