Heron – Control

Every year, many pond keepers lose fish from their ponds …

Slug and Snail – Control

I found #133 under the clothes dryer recently. Unfortunately, I …

Yellow Jacket – Control With Glass Bowl

Yellow jackets can be a real pest in late summer …

Flea – General Control

Great fleas have little fleas
Upon their backs to bite …

White Grub – Control in Lawns

It’s common to find one or two “C-shaped” white grubs …

Millipede – Control

Spring rains often bring creatures which are not seen at …

Deer Repellent (Deer Away, Tree Guard) – One Gardener’s Experiences and Evaluation

Deer can cause a LOT of damage to a landscape …

Basic Tools for Beginning Gardeners

Here is my list of basic tools for beginning gardeners. …

Orange-striped Oak Worm

“Here today – gone tomorrow” is an apt description of …

Sassafras – Planting

I personally wish more gardeners would plant sassafras in their …

Fall Webworm

The large webs of the fall webworm begin to appear …

The Science Behind Fall Leaf Color

Great information from the US Forestry Service!

The Science Behind …

Yellowjacket – Spring vs Summer vs Fall Behavior Compared

Yellowjackets are a common, yet misunderstood, insect of the South. …

Aphids – Control

If you want to become an aphid expert, early summer …

Tree – Covering Exposed Roots

D.S. recently sent me a question I have heard over …

Insects – On Patio Plants

Porch and patio plants can carry aphids and spider mites …

Argiope – Spider ID

Remarkably large garden spiders are often seen in fall. They …

Japanese Beetles – Control Options

Most summers are favorable for Japanese beetles. The coppery-green beetles …

Wildlife – Attracting

Rick Hindman recently sent me an e-mail requesting information on …

Trees – Planting Correctly

It is said that when you plant a tree you …