The Deal on Ryegrass and How to Get Rid of Aphids on MilkweedByline: Paula Weatherby I was in a garden supply store the other day and noticed that two...Weatherby, Paula
Monarch butterfly caterpillarseat milkweed, which contains a substance that can poison dogs and harm their hearts. Other caterpillars like the Slug, Asp and Gypsy moth varieties appear hairy or spiny and can also be toxic to pets, causing intestinal problems and painful internal reactions. What h...
Also referred to as “loco weed” or “stink weed,” Jimson weedis as poisonous to animals as it is humans. Though the entire plant is toxic, kids generally ingest the seeds, which are contained in a prickly pouch that looks similar to the green casing of a buckeye. What does snakeweed...
Planting common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) in your yard attracts monarch butterflies, but it can also become weedy from self-seeding. If you've grown tired of this native plant growing in your yard, or just want to reduce how much you have growing, you can get rid of it by hand pull...
Marilyn Trent, the founder of Rochester Pollinators, sat down with CBS News Detroit Thursday. Trent says the milkweed plant is essential to support that butterfly population. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the Monarch butterfly has declined by more than 80% in the last 20 ...
especially the ones that morph into the exquisite butterflies we all know and love. But you’ll think otherwise when you see the destruction these critters can inflict on your precious yard. Here, you’ll learn how to get rid of caterpillars in your yard, as well as the signs of a cater...
Plant damage caused by these nymphs is minimal but insecticide but be used to keep them away. 10. Assassin Bugs Red Milkweed Assassin Bugs The red coloring is also spotted on assassin bugs. Nymphs are among the most common types of red assassin bugs. They eat dead insects or the remains ...
But loss of habitat is only one part of the problem. Also to blame are climate change, drought, and disease—the culprits responsible for not only the decimation of milkweed, but also other nectar sources for adult monarchs (and all types of butterflies, for that matter). The key to sup...
Plant common milkweed about 18 inches apart; their rhizomatous roots will quickly fill in the space between plants. Common milkweed might not be the best choice for formal perennial borders because of its tendency to get weedy and spread aggressively. It's better suited for naturalized areas li...
To avoid accidentally doing away with caterpillars that grow up to become beneficial pollinators, plant a butterfly garden. Set aside a section of your yard or garden for butterfly-pleasing plants such as: Milk Weed Red Clover Lantana plant varieties ...