Some insecticides can kill beneficial insects or natural enemies of the targeted plant pest. These pesticides can interfere with the reproduction of natural predators and their ability to locate and ...

Despite this mild Maryland winter weather, I haven’t been able to get my act together to spray my fruit trees with dormant oil. Leaf buds are breaking. I have read of more refined horticultural sprays ...

Several readers have asked about the timing of dormant oil. This traditional technique involves spraying dormant fruit trees with horticultural oil to smother persistent pests, such as aphids and ...

We have a large lantana bush, and lately, the leaves have become mottled and stiff. It stopped flowering a few weeks ago. Is this normal for this time of year, or is there something we can try to get ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I have about nine lantanas of varying sizes in different beds and locations in ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Just when you're ready for a long winter's nap, it's time to tend your fruit trees. If you don't, chances are they'll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ...