The Spider Flower
Spider Flower (Cleome hasslerana) or Cleome is native to southeastern Brazil and Argentina making it a great plant for …
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Japanese Beetle Grubs in Turf
White grubs are the larvae of scarab beetles, which include the Japanese beetle. They are the grubs that I …
Irrigation for Your Home
Hopefully you have received rainfall recently from the numerous showers & thunderstorms, but if you have not, then you …
How to Pick the Best Watermelon
Watermelon is a healthy snack and a summer staple, so it is important that you know what to look …
Summer Vegetables and Heat
The temperature has cooled somewhat, but we a have experienced the extreme heat of summer in the past few …
How to Pick a Peach
July is here and that means it’s time for peaches. There is nothing better than standing in an orchard …
Recognize the Symptoms of Heat Illness
Heat-related illnesses should not be taken lightly. They can range from fatigue and cramps to heat exhaustion and heat …
Using Berms as Barriers
If you want to create privacy, redirect wind, reduce noise, or stop erosion around your urban home, you can …
Supporting Bees & Native Pollinators
This week is being celebrated as National Pollinator Week. Everyone has heard about the decline and loss of honey …
Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is a well-rounded management approach to pest control. Damage to plants by pests is …
Japanese Beetles
Japanese Beetles are an invasive species, and are starting to make their appearance. You may be able to …
Insects in the Garden
Have you paid any attention to the insects in your yard and garden this season? It seems I am …