Experienced gardeners often remove and crush slow-moving aphids by hand when working among their plants. The advantage of this is that it can be done at any time of day that you can see the ...

Take care to remove every aphid, since survivors will continue to multiply. Once four or five flower trusses have formed pinching out all tips will remove the most tempting part of the plant for ...

Regularly check your plants for signs of aphids. Specifically, look for curling leaves, sticky honeydew, and ants, which often accompany aphids. Early identification can prevent a small problem from ...

Winter is a wonderful time to enjoy the cozy comfort of indoor gardening, but it can also be a season fraught with sneaky invaders-common pests that seem to appear out of nowhere! I know how ...

Most plants can tolerate a low to moderate population of aphids without noticeable damage. On some plants, however, large numbers of aphids can distort foliage and flowers and stunt plant growth.

The winter months can be tough on even the most experienced gardeners. Here are eight practical tips to help you protect and ...

Prune off affected leaves or stems. This may halt the infestation if you detect it early enough, says Khan. Blast insects off ...

Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that come in various colors ... To control tomato hornworms, handpicking is one of the most effective methods. Inspect your plants regularly and remove any ...

Did you think December was just for carols and present-opening? Turns out, there are plenty of gardening jobs to keep you ...

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SEQUIM — It took five Master Gardeners two hours and one trailer load to remove the popular agave plant that’s been at the corner of North Fifth Avenue and West Spruce Street for nearly 30 years.