You can prevent milkweed from re-sprouting by spreading a 3- to 4-inch layer of mulch over the area where milkweed was removed. Common milkweed needs plenty of sun to grow and shading keeps it from growing. Growing a thick stand of flowering plants or shrubs also helps to shade out mi...
You probably know this plant by its common name, which is milkweed. However, there aremore than 70 species of milkweed native to North America. Each has different characteristics and comes from different regions. So, to group them all together would be to ignore the uniqueness of each specie...
To understand what a revelation this was, it helps to know a little about garlic mustard. Originally from Europe and Asia, it’s allelopathic, releasing chemicals that inhibit the growth of other species. It’s a threat to forest understories in the U.S. and Canada and also to the West ...
So, setting aside my inner entomologist, I find ways to make my backyard less appealing to this unwelcome visitor, and stop it in its tracks when it gets a notion to stay. Healthy Plants The best way to inhibit pests and disease in the garden is to start with healthy plants or good qu...
from milkweed, they're more likely to grab one of the many insects attracted to it. The real benefit this species provides comes in late summer when it produces seedpods. When the time comes for seeds to spread, the floss inside expands until the pod opens. When this happens, humming...
Your own garden, if it has butterfly-friendly flowers blooming, should draw Monarch butterflies. Look, observe, wait. And be patient. For some prime Monarch butterfly spotting, stop by the Milkweed Patch along theMuseum Reach of the San Antonio Riverthis fall. ...
which means that it wicks off the moisture in the affected area as well as controls the spreading of the infection. This home remedy for genital warts may be a little uncomfortable or even painful as it could cause a burning sensation. Keep in mind that this is happening due to the r...
However, if you are looking for specific caterpillars/butterflies/moths, you will need to target specific plants. Some of the most common ones are as follows: The caterpillars of Monarch butterflies are most commonly found on the Milkweed plant. The caterpillars of Spicebush Swallowtails are ...