Wipe off colonies of aphids from tender plant leaves and buds. Prune away severely infested portions of the plant. Dispose of properly and do not compost. Use insecticidal soaps to kill aphids on ...
Image by Valerii_Honcharuk via Depositphotos. Black aphids on cucumbers. Image by Real_life via Depositphotos. Aphids are common garden insect that can cause significant damage to plants. Managing ...
Keep houseplants indoors. Although you may think house plants benefit from a summer outdoors, you risk the introduction of pests such as aphids, mealybugs, and scales. These pests may then be ...
Growing plants indoors, especially herbs, allows you to avoid worrying about spacing outside. It also makes your home look gorgeous and can be therapeutic. Plants also improve the quality of ...
Annuals like marigolds or zinnias only survive one season and won't come back in the spring even if you bring them indoors. If the plant is overrun with insects like aphids or has struggled all summer ...
Give 12-band full spectrum to cover the entire growth cycle of most plants Meet UL94V-0 standards and reflectors increase PAR value by 50% for no danger No change to your electricity bills Backed by a ...
Horticulturalist Tamara Campbell is the owner of an indoor plant store in Naarm/Melbourne, which she leaves for two weeks over summer. She says you should "start preparing [plants] and making ...