Tobacco budworms are back
June 30, 2021
The tobacco budworms are back. These caterpillars are very good at camouflage, taking on the color tint of the flowers they eat. The adults are moths… Read More 
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Syrphid flies eat aphids!
June 17, 2021
The larvae of syrphid flies resemble a green caterpillar, and the adults are often confused with bees.
They do in fact eat aphids with relish!
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Good Bug Tub
June 2, 2021
One way to encourage visiting beneficials to be permanent pest patrollers is to grow flowers that are good producers of nectar and pollen; with your help… Read More 
Learn about companion planting
May 14, 2021
Companion planting is the practice of combining plants in ways that produce extra benefits for one or both. It is an aspect of IPM (Integrated Pest… Read More 
Thrips on the loose in your garden
May 6, 2021
With the onset of warm weather, we're hearing reports of thrips damage. These destructive insects wreck havoc in gardens, so we're devoting time to learning more… Read More
Oh no…APHIDS ARE BACK!
April 10, 2021
Aphids are small soft-bodied insects that suck plant juices. The whitish cast skins can be mistaken for whiteflies, an entirely different problem. That’s why it’s always… Read More 
Meet the beneficials
April 8, 2021
Predators hunt, attack, and kill their prey. Encourage these natural enemies by avoiding pesticides that kill them; choosing plants that provide them pollen, nectar, and shelter… Read More 
The spittle bugs have returned!
April 4, 2021
The spittle bugs have returned. Soon you will start to see globs of foam on some perennials, grasses and leafy shrubs that resembles, well, spit.
Spittle bugs… Read More 
Gardening Solutions: Controlling Aphids
April 1, 2021
Aphids are small soft-bodied insects that suck plant juices. The whitish cast skins can be mistaken for whiteflies, an entirely different problem. That’s why it’s always… Read More 
Mealybugs are bad bugs
February 19, 2021
It’s that chilly time of the year when we gardeners daydream about the upcoming spring, plant seeds for cool-season veggies, finish pruning shrubs and roses, and… Read More Curious if we have your favorite plant or product in stock? Call one of our locations directly and we'll be happy to check.
