They spread by producing crawling young which find new areas to colonise then produce young. In July winged forms fly off to infest other plants. Breeding stops in autumn when immature aphids seek ...

It can be frustrating to see your hard work threatened by invasive garden pests. These unwelcome visitors can cause ...

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.

Dahlias grace your garden with a vibrant assortment of colors from late summer to fall. Plant them with these companions to ...

It is not just against pests that lettuce companion plants offer benefits. They can also provide shade for lettuce and ...

With their bright red, black-spotted shells, ladybugs are not only admired for their visual appeal but also for their ...

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While few plants thrive and flower in the absence of light, this ground cover will happily carpet the shadier parts of your ...

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Maintenance: Cut off dead flowers to encourage more blooms, treat common problems like aphids, mildew, and stem rot as needed ... Whether you use this plant in your landscaping as a hedge or specimen ...

Gophers prefer plants. I once put poison down some gopher holes and one of my dogs dug it up and ate it. I had a huge vet bill from that experience. I have another problem with aphids on milkweed.