To deter an infestation of adult beetles and kill the beetles that do infest your edible or ornamental plants, you can useBTGorBacillus thuringiensisgalleriae as a spray (e.g., product beetleGONE!). Like with the grubs,BTGeffectively kills the adult beetles through a combination of theBTGprot...
Coneflowers, also known as echinacea, are one of America’s native wildflowers, beloved by butterflies, bees, and songbirds. Learn more about growing coneflower care—from planting to pests to deadheading. About Perennial Coneflowers Echinacea are tough perennials in the daisy family (Asteraceae) a...
Keeping the butterfly fruit feeder off the ground prevents squirrels and other animals from getting into it. The easy way to do this is to put the plate inside an empty plant hanger. 4 |Provide host plants for the caterpillars Butterflies need plants for every stage of their life. This mea...
Unlike other bugs that sting, hornets like to hide their wasp nests in safe spots like deep inside trees, in building crevices, inside old tree stumps, or under the eaves of houses or sheds. Some hornets, called ground hornets, even make their homes in the ground, which can be hard to...
Click Here to See Beekeeping Laws by State Location Next you need to find a good location for your beehives. The best location for beehives must be safe, accessible, on level ground, and get appropriate amounts of sun and shade. In addition, your bees will need an accessible source of wa...
In my garden, getting the site just right has made all the difference when it comes to growing sweet, abundant strawberries. Over the years, I’ve learned that strawberries aren’t too fussy—but they do have their preferences. If you give them full sun, rich soil, and the right conditio...
Pests/Diseases: Lavender is often grown as a companion plant believed to help deter many common garden pests. Plants are susceptible to mold and root rot in poorly drained soils. Growing Lavender The genus Lavandula contains nearly 4 dozen separate varieties of lavender, each one as simple to ...
Aphids, beetles, cutworms, and other insect pests can attack eggplants. Use row covers to deter insect pests or apply a light dusting of ground limestone to the plants. Place collars around eggplants at the time of transplanting to discourage cutworms. ...
Flying insects (wasps, hornets, ground-dwelling bees, etc.) How can I help prevent pests from occupying my crawl space? Because you probably aren't in your crawl space very often, pest problems under your home can spread before you even realize there's an issue. So, the best pest defens...
Before planting in the ground, new seedlings are recommended to be planted in containers. Transplanting your newly dividedGaillardiacan be an easy process. Planting in the spring is ideal, as the cool temperatures will not be as harsh on immature plants. ...