1. Pick your plant varieties by researching which are the most disease-resistant for your area? 2. Plant sun-loving plants in the sun, and shade-loving plants in the shade? 3. Water your plants ...

Gardeners, today’s discussion is defining Integrated Pest Management, which is a comprehensive approach to managing garden pests, including pathogens, insects, nematodes, mites, weeds and numerous ...

For years, the idea of pest control has been associated with an unsettling image: interior surfaces doused in harsh sprays and chemical odors filling the air, creating a bigger overall mess than the ...

It’s a growing time in California these days, for plants and animals alike. Being a “river-friendly” garden, farm or landscape, means you start with IPM strategies when you notice pest problems. But, ...

Last week, state master gardener coordinator Leslie Alexander reminded us that well-tended roses are less susceptible to insect attack. Before they become a problem, know the insects that are likely ...

Biological control involves the utilisation of natural predators, parasites and pathogens to suppress pest populations, while Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines biological methods with cultural ...

Our rainy spring weather has been great for our gardens — but may also have encouraged some unwelcome garden visitors, including snails and slugs. Snails and slugs are similar in structure and biology ...

It’s the beginning of 2025 and the cusp of another year of gardening. Gardening has seasons where plants grow best, flowers bloom, vegetables provide their fruit, and pests invade your garden. Many of ...

The use of agricultural chemicals to control insect pests and diseases in crops is the most effective method. However, with the increase of lifestyle diseases like cancer linked to the use of ...