There’s so much confusion about grub control that garden centers will sell a much larger percentage of grub control in the spring than in summer when, logically, it should be the other way around. I’m […]
There’s so much confusion about grub control that garden centers will sell a much larger percentage of grub control in the spring than in summer when, logically, it should be the other way around. I’m […]
Symptoms Occurring usually on pines. Partially or completely eaten needles near the tips of branches. In severe cases, the entire tree or shrub may be defoliated. Presence of caterpillars is usually obvious. Lifecycle Eggs are […]
The praying mantis might better have been called the “preying mantis” since it is a voracious predator. It will attack most of the larger insect pests found in the garden including grubs, beetles, cinch bugs, […]
SYMPTOMS: Brown leaves, hollowed out, with black particles inside hollowed leaves. LIFECYCLE: The flying adult lays eggs on birch leaves in spring when young leaves are beginning to unfurl. The eggs hatch within a few […]
SYMPTOMS Swollen, stunted, or deformed bud tips (new growth) occurring in the spring, and browning as the season progresses. LIFECYCLE The Eastern Spruce Gall Aphid winters over as an adult near the tips of branches […]
I welcome any sign that spring is near…especially this year. One of those signs is seeing the first bluebird of the season. Anyone who has ever seen one knows the feeling of surprise and joy […]
As you probably know, the Capital District Garden & Flower Show is this weekend at HVCC. Even though spring has already arrived according to the calendar, the garden show will be your first chance to take a […]
Despite its demure name, the lady bug is feared by most of the smaller insect pests that ravage our flower beds and vegetable gardens. Each lady bug will consume many times their weight in troublesome […]
There’s one garden plant that needs to get started right away for spring planting; tuberous begonias. Tuberous begonias are a wonderful flowering plant for folks with shady areas that could benefit fromsome flowering color that will […]
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