Pests and Disease - Page 13 of 34 - Fine Gardening
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DesignThe Best New Hydrangeas
If you grew up on the East Coast as I did, you know that hydrangeas are an iconic plant. I dare anyone to visit Cape Cod in the summer and…
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How-ToPest Alert: Agave Snout Weevil
What is an agave snout weevil (Scyphophorus acupunctatus) you ask? We asked the same thing a few months ago when we noticed one of our American century plants (Agave americana,…
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How-ToHow to Fight Back Against Japanese Beetles
When summer begins in your garden, whether on the patio or in the landscape, an ecosystem of living organisms brings insects to the front and center. The appearance of Japanese…
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How-ToMidseason Perennial Pruning
When most people think of pruning perennials, the first thing they think of is tidying up their garden before spring. However, there may be times you wish to take a…
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Kitchen GardeningWhat’s Bugging You in the Garden?
Summer is in full swing and that means the biting insects are out, too. If you've always been a favorite mosquito meal, this one’s for you.
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How-ToSimple Steps to Prevent Powdery Mildew
If you grow common vegetable garden crops -- like beans, peas, squash, pumpkins, melons and cucumbers –- you might see a powdery white coating on leaves and stems during the…
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How-ToKeep an Eye Out for Allium Leafminer
Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is getting a lot of attention as the latest big pest threat in the Mid-Atlantic, but it’s not the only new and serious problem to pop up…
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How-ToWhen the Fire Ants Take Over: Effective and Less-Toxic Solutions
There are several harbingers of warmer weather in the Southern Plains: blooming wildflowers, freshly mowed lawns, and, unfortunately, the appearance of fire ant mounds. Nothing quite says “Summer is coming”…
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How-ToRose Rosette Disease: Can You Treat It?
Roses (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 3-9)might be a candidate for the favorite plant of people who don’t garden. The last interaction with a rose most of these people had…
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How-ToPest Alert: Spotted Lanternfly
It’s big, it’s bad, and it could well be headed your way, if it’s not there already. First identified in the United States in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in 2014, spotted…
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