How to Eradicate Invasive Pharaoh Ants

Pruning zucchini puts me in mind of the catchy seven beats that tap out “Shave and a haircut…” and then the response, “Two bits!”The knocking pattern for gags origi

If you live in the Mid-Atlantic, you have almost surely heard of the dreaded spotted lanternfly (SLF), known scientifically as Lycorma delicatula.This invasive planthopper originated from China, where it was

If you’re anything like I am, it’s easy for you to fall in love with a new plant, sometimes based on its picture alone.For me, bergenia is such a plant. I find it difficul

Colorado potato beetles pose such a grave threat to potato crops that flamethrowers have been used to control them. However, you do not have to go to such extremes in your garden.We at Gardener’s Path provide a number of natural control methods to use ag

Fresh zucchini is an integral part of the summer vegetable garden. Unfortunately, pests like aphids and squash bugs can cause damage and reduce harvests.We link to vendors to help you find rel

Gummosis refers to the oozing of sap or gum from a tree. This behavior is very common on stone fruits, including apricots, peaches, and plums.You can look at gummosis as your tree’s cry for help in the face of any one of a number of problem

The squash bug is a pernicious insect, one of the most common and serious pests of cucurbit plants like squash and pumpkins, as well as cucumbers and melons, though typically to a lesser degree.Unfortunately, these bugs are widespread throughou

You think you’ve got it made with your pecan trees, Carya illinoensis, and have visions of pies (at the least) or even some sales at the farmers market when all of a sudden – the husks start turning black.There are several things that can cause this, and one of the most

If you want to keep your plants alive, there are a few things you have to do: give them light, feed them now and then, and – of course – water them.Watering seems pretty straigh

For years I purchased rosemary plants from my local nursery, under the impression that my favorite culinary herb was too difficult to start myself.While it is true that rosemary

If you are looking for a plant with large, show-stopping blooms, look no further than the bird of paradise.With its orange, blue, and white flowers that look like a bird in flight,

While butterfly collectors may rejoice that the cabbage butterfly now lives in all 50 states and southern Canada, people who grow cole crops and crucifers do not share their joy.Also known in their adult form as small white, cabbage white, white,