Chiggers are not insects but mites in the Trombiculidae family. Though their bites can lead to intense itching, chiggers are generally harmless as they do not spread disease. Read more: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
The problems ticks pose, according to an expert
The pleasures of hikes through woodlands or picnics in the grass are many — and there’s nothing quite like the sight of a blood-seeking tick scrambling up one’s leg to spoil the ambiance. Continued: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Gardenia jasminoides
Gardenias are a woody, broadleaf evergreen shrub in the Rubiaceae (coffee) family. They originated along the stream banks of Southern China and Japan. The plant is named for Alexander Garden, a Scottish naturalist. Read on: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Squash Bug in Virginia Home Gardens
Squash bug, Anasa tristis, is a common pest of squash and other curcubits in the home garden. They strongly prefer summer squashes and pumpkins, and damage plants by removing plant sap from the leaves and developing fruits. Read more: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Managing bird damage on fruit farms
Many birds, especially robins, starlings, cedar waxwings and grackles, eat fruit—wild or farmed—when it is available. Read more: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Home Garden Peppers
The rich, full flavor and freshness of a home-grown pepper just picked from the bush are the gardener?s reward for growing their own peppers. Fortunately, the most popular pepper varieties are easy to grow as long as you understand and follow a few … [Read more...]
Hydrangea
Hydrangeas are deciduous shrubs that grow from 4-to 12-feet in height depending on the variety. Continued: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Tips for Growing Healthy Roses
Roses can provide us with so much beauty and joy. These tips will help you help your roses and hopefully lead to some beautiful memories of your own. Read more: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Organic Matter and Soil Amendments
Soil amendments are materials applied to or mixed into the topsoil to change or change soil properties and improve plant growth. For example, compost improves soil structure and lime increases soil pH. Most soil amendments supply some plant nutrients … [Read more...]
How to Plant and Grow Bearded Iris
Bearded irises are relatively easy garden plants to grow and will give good results with a minimum of care, but like all plants, the better the culture the more magnificent the display. The following instructions are easy to implement and should lead … [Read more...]