Scarlet lily beetles (Lilioceris lilii) a new pest to watch out for in the lily garden. They affect Asiastic, Oriental, LA, and Martagon types of lilies. Scarlet lily beetles do…
Natural Pest Control – Aphids
These sap sucking pests are around all summer long in small amounts but their populations increase impressively in late summer. Some of the first signs of an aphid attack are…
Deer & Rabbit Resistant Perennials | Gardening
Deer ravage country gardens and rabbits love to mess with country and urban gardens. We are often asked for ideas for deer and rabbit proof annuals and perennials. Unfortunately, there…
Comparing Peonies: Shrub vs Tree vs ITOH
Peonies are wonderful shrub-like perennials with huge flowers boasting wonderful fragrances that people have a certain sentimentality about because often they grew in their grandmother’s yard. In fact, those peonies…
Natural pest control: Cut Worms
Cutworms are a finite problem lasting 2 – 3 weeks in the early spring – just about the time you have planted your veggie garden seedlings and your seeds have…