Creating a beautiful, thriving yard is a joy for any homeowner. Watching your flowers bloom and your lawn grow lush and green ...

Ants can be helpful in the garden, but they can also harm your precious flora. Luckily, there are some ways to get rid of ...

I’m collecting my supplies and reading gardening articles and have run across several references to “neem oil.” What is it and how do you use it in the garden? Though pest populations are low right ...

Horticultural oils come from several sources and have long been used to control plant pests and diseases. All are considered organic pesticides and most are petroleum based but some come from ...

Spider mites cause leaf damage and webbing, often hiding under leaves and feeding on plant nutrients, which weakens plants over time. Neem oil kills mites at all life stages without harming ...

Are your prized roses looking more like a lace doily than a healthy display of blooms? If so, you're probably battling an iridescent, leaf-chomping menace known as the Japanese beetle. These ...

This year, despite the cold snaps, certain pests seem to be in good supply. Aphids were reported on roses as early as mid-March and slugs seem to be waking up even more hungry than usual. Slugs can be ...

Neem oil has become a popular insecticide and fungicide that is used by many gardeners. It is natural, organic, and relatively safe. It can be used to control or kill a wide range of pests, and it’s ...

Q:After many years, we have leafcutting bees in our San Francisco garden. Will spraying with neem hurt the bees in any way? I would be grateful for any advice you can give. A: Leafcutting bees are the ...