Entries for the 'WEEDS PESTS AND DISEASE' Category

The essence of effective pests control is to do two things that seemingly contradict each other. One is to be constantly on the ball, and the other to try to do as little as possible!

A reluctance to use pesticides in the garden is the correct attitude to take. Sometimes though, it can work against you.

Most home gardeners are unhappy about using poisons to control pests and disease in the garden. What they should know is that the use of pesticides is largely unnecessary in any case.

There are uglier garden weeds than Wood Sorrel, (Oxalis) but not many as difficult to treat. Within a bed of ground cover plants for example, it can be disastrous.

Coping with weeds is of course a matter of knowledge and experience. The first thing though is to have the right definition as to what a weed is.

If you’ve never heard of the Dodder weed, this would be good place to start. For if it gets into your garden, it could ruin it!

Ideally, pest control in the garden is a case of creating a balanced eco-system. In practical terms though, it is sometimes necessary to act promptly when pests occur on the scene.

Some lawn species can be so invasive, that it is sometimes worth choosing less varieties that are less beautiful, but less aggressive as well.

The use of pesticides in gardens is unwelcome and from every point of view, should be reduced to a minimum. However, there are circumstances when their use is both necessary and justifiable.

To use pesticides against mole crickets is the easy way out. In order to reduce their damage in the long term though, it’s better not to rush in with the poisons.

Virtually all horticultural experts today adopt the holistic approach to pest control known as Integrated Pest Management or IPM. This article explains what it is, and how it can be applied.

As spring approaches in the Northern hemisphere, and autumn in the southern, the home gardener should be alert for aphids preying on their garden plants. Here are some eco-friendly tips for controlling them.

If the damage caused by a pest is not too serious, then it is often better to do nothing at all, rather than apply chemical pesticides.

Despite the fact that some birds may nibble a bit at the fruit on your trees, attracting birds to the garden is vital for effective and sustainable pest control.

Most home gardeners are unhappy about using poisons to control pests and disease in the garden. What they should know is that the use of pesticides is largely unnecessary in any case.

Successfully preventing weeds in the garden is a matter of choosing the right method for each situation. Here are some essential tips.

Methods of weed control that are beneficial to the garden plants and to the health of the soil.

A fear of poisonous snakes deters some people from creating a garden, while others choose to ignore the possible danger posed by snakes. Neither approach is justified and here’s how to avoid the pitfalls of both.

We usually think of a weed as an unwanted plant in the garden. However, a far greater problem is caused by garden plants that escape into natural habitats.

Getting rid of weeds is a part and parcel of the gardening schedule. There are some weeds though that are so vigorous, that special attention is needed to deal with them.

If you have an unplanted part of the garden and wish to keep it clean of weeds, consider controlling them by mowing, as opposed to eliminating them with a weed killer. It may pay handsomely in the future.

While one should be reluctant to use herbicides at the best of times, there are two kinds that are especially worth avoiding altogether.

The use of a pre-emergent weed killer may be tempting, but in the small garden situation, an organic mulch is far safer and more beneficial to the garden as a whole.