Aphids on Lupines: 5 Management Tips
Are aphids attacking your lupine plants? Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some strategies for preventing and treating these pests.
Are aphids attacking your lupine plants? Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some strategies for preventing and treating these pests.
Vine weevils in numbers can do extensive damage to some of our favorite ornamentals. The widespread pests have robust appetites and reproduction, and elusive habits. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores ways to get rid of vine weevils, including prevention and biological controls.
If you’re familiar with white leaves on your lupine, you know powdery mildew is one of their most common afflictions. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to prevent and treat the fungal problem to get the most ecological and ornamental value from the short-lived perennials.
Coral bells are often carefree plants that thrive without much attention, but this isn’t always the case. Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn some common heuchera problems and how to fix them.
Beautiful and floriferous, plumeria trees are easy to care for, and few issues affect these tropical plants. There are a few problems that can affect your tree, though, and when they do, you want to address them promptly. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to discuss what may be affecting your plumeria negatively.
Delphiniums are worth growing for their elegant, towering bloom spires, despite common afflictions that befall the short-lived perennials. Outside their prime conditions, they can be challenging to perennialize, but grow as annuals. Explore common larkspur problems and remedies to enjoy the floriferous spectacle in spring and summer.
Zucchini is an easy, productive vine that brings rewards all season. Unfortunately, it's susceptible to a number of common garden pests and cucurbit specialists that can lessen the bounty. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the usual suspects when it comes to zucchini pests, as well as how to treat and prevent them.
Finding white spots on your rose leaves can be stressful, but don't panic. Luckily, most causes are treatable or preventable. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the common culprits behind white spots on roses and shares practical solutions to get your plants looking good again.
Caterpillars in the garden can be so frustrating! We don't want them eating our veggies, but no caterpillars means no moths or butterflies. Pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss has some tips on keeping these pests away from your crops without harming them and other beneficial insects.
Potatoes are one of the easiest root vegetables to grow in the home garden. They sprout from enlarged roots, called tubers, that work like seeds. Because of their unique sprouting process, potatoes may run into snags like diseases, pests, and poor growing conditions. Watch for problems, and try these recommended solutions from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
To get the crisp, juicy summer crunch of a homegrown cucumber, scouting for invading insects becomes part of their care. The easy, productive vines are susceptible to common garden pests, as well as cucurbit specialists. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in the insects we want around our cucurbits and the cucumber pests to prevent.
Growing fruit trees has its ups and downs, and it takes work to grow your own delicious, juicy peaches. Peach leaf curl can certainly throw in wrench into the process. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about where this disease comes from and what you can do about it.