At the first sign of regrowth, pull the poison ivy plants again. Unfortunately, killing poison ivy is not any easy task, but it can be done if you know how to do it.The first thing you must decide is if you wish to use organic or chemical poison ivy control.
Each oak tree has both male and female reproductive structures on the same tree. They may not be in places where you want them to grow, such as the base of your established oak tree or in the middle of your lawn.
However, the oak apple galls do not injure the tree. When the galls dry out, the oak apple gall wasps fly from small holes in the galls.Many homeowners assume that the galls damage the oak trees.
Be sure to dig deep enough to get all the roots so you don't have new growth.Remember that when killing nightshade, frequent and thorough cultivation is absolutely necessary so that these plants do not come back.This plant is extremely vicious and will...
They live mostly in holes within trees and between rocks and may sometimes be aggressive, especially if their hive is disturbed.Some essential oils, available from natural foods markets, repel all sorts of bees and wasps.
Unfortunately, beneficial insects can also be caught in sticky traps. Paint the material bright yellow and coat it with petroleum jelly or mineral oil. Support the traps on stakes that you drive into the soil near the infestation site, making sure the...
Many of these seedless, vascular plants are used as outdoor and indoor plants for decorative and even air purification reasons. Whether you have intentionally planted a fern or it is a non-native plant growing in your garden, with the correct removal...
If you want more information on how to get rid of oak mites, also called oak leaf itch mites, read on.Oak tree gall mites are tiny parasites that attack gall larvae on oak leaves. This usually happens late in the season when the mite population is very...
It may grow as an upright herbaceous plant, which is how I most commonly see it in the wooded areas of the midwest. It is a non-selective herbicide, however, and will kill most plants and grasses it contacts.Amitrole is similar to glyphosphate, in that...
This dreaded pest of several crops has a major “ick factor” for sure, and managing it without chemicals can be a challenge. You can use a clothespin, a chip clip, or a piece of clear packing tape to hold the top of the husks together.
If you have the option of wearing a disposable coverall outfit, that is even better. This article is the second in a three part series about poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak, all of which are flowering plants in the Toxicodendron genus of the...
The pests cover the leaves of your plant in honeydew and the sooty mold spore lands on the honeydew and begins to reproduce.Sooty mold looks a lot like the name implies. Some plants, like, which are prone to pest problems, will be more susceptible to...
Feeding feral chickens and staying nearby may make them less flighty, which is helpful when you're ready to make a capturing attempt. Those chickens survived and reproduced. Feral chickens aren't welcome everywhere, but in some places they're protected.
Since cypress is a rot-resistant wood, this is the fastest means to remove the stump. The trench should be at least 2 feet wide and 2 feet deep. Shove the tree trunk on its side and cut the roots from beneath the trunk to free it from the ground.
D-limonene works well on grasses and broad-leafed weeds, as well as many other weed varieties. This knife is also stiff enough to chip away at hardened clumps of dirt holding a weed in place.goes by many proprietary names depending on manufacturer, such...
As their scientific name, Bromius obscurus, suggests, they are quite small--5mm to be exact, but can be a big nuisance to gardeners and home owners. Their voracious appetite can lead them to destroy plants and pantries across America and the Atlantic.
It is usually a fairly simple issue to get rid of cactus fungus, but if the fungus has grown as a result of a wound to the plant, you might have a tougher time eradicating the problem.
Leafspot fungi thrive on trees that are in the shade or crowded together and multiply noticeably in late summer.Treat powdery mildew by spraying the tree with a sulfur-based fungicide in early autumn or spring at a rate of 1 to 2 tbsp.
However, they can be very invasive plants. One solution to the problem of removing old lilac bushes is pulling them out. Quite quickly, you will have many lilac shoots coming up from the stump area.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...
Make sure the collar fits well, and check it often. Fleas avoid plants with highly scented oils, such as peppermint. Tie the rope around your pet's neck, leaving one finger's width of space.
Keep reading to learn about puncturevine control.This low-growing, carpet-forming plant is considered a noxious weed in several states, including Nevada, Oregon, Washington, California, Colorado and Idaho.What makes puncturevine weed so vicious?
While it may appear to be a marauder with scissors that caused this damage, this is not the case. A wash of bleach free dish soap and water on your plants can also help to stop cutworms from attacking the plants.While these pests are frustrating, cutworm...
Garden Guides recommends you spray these herbicides on a day when the temperature is between 60 degrees Fahrenheit and 80 degrees Fahrenheit and no rain is expected. Make sure you saturate the weed completely with the herbicide.Inspect the area after...
Recognizable from their long antennae and legs, they hatch from eggs deposited in the potting soil. Everywhere else, they grow as indoor plants and do double duty by removing air pollutants.
One way to do this is by increasing drainage patterns to direct moisture elsewhere.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });l. It will also help increase the amount of light, which also inhibits moss growth.How...
Instead, choose an herbicide labeled for use against carpetweed and listed as safe to use with nearby plants. The prostrate branches lie close to the ground so that they are not affected by mowing.You can achieve carpetweed control by pulling the weeds...
A lush and healthy lawn is less prone to invasion by the broomsedge plant. Turf grass that is thick and healthy can aid in broomsedge control and eventually the short-lived perennial may disappear, no longer creating issues in the landscape.freestar.queue.push(function()...
