Insects And Critters in the Garden Insects and critters play vital roles in garden ecosystems, contributing to pollination, pest control, decomposition, and overall biodiversity.
Did you know that landscapes that contain primarily native plants versus traditional landscapes with non-native plants attract 50% more native birds and a nine times higher abundance of rare birds. It also contains three…
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Did you know that home gardeners have been utilizing homemade insecticidal soap for an extended period? Historically, fish-oil soap was the prevalent…
Spring excites us as we plan our gardens. Important to consider as part of a plan is how to attract beneficial insects.…
As a pest control technician and business owner, I have found that every year, at least one insect has a boom in…
These days, it seems as if there’s a new invasive species every time we turn around! Just this summer, I’ve found the…
It is important to be aware that plants and flowers are toxic to dogs and cats. This list can vary for dogs,…
Author: Dale Odorizzi, Master Gardeners of Lanark County Like every gardener I know, my garden has been visited – or should I…
Author: Dale Odorizzi, Master Gardeners of Lanark County Mention the word earwig to a group of gardeners, and you get a strong…
Author: Amanda Carrigan, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission I like roses but grow only two hardy kinds – cinnamon rose…
With the continuing heat, I try to do most of my watering in the early morning. I have a nice big green…
Wondering how to use neem oil as a natural fungicide on plants? Find out below. Neem oil is a vegetable oil that,…
Keep your dog out of your garden and your precious flowerbeds without limiting their freedom. Sometimes it’s not so much the flowers…
Insects are all at once the friend and the foe of the gardener. Beneficial bugs help with pollination and can help to…
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