Container Corner

Common Houseplant Pests

Whether you grow just a single orchid, have loads of spider plants or even a houseful of African violets, you know that you may end up with unwanted pests/insects. A few bugs aren't something to worry much about, but if ignored they can infest your potted beauties and wreck havoc, or even kill your plants. With ...

Treating Fruit Trees in the Spring

As winter winds down, it’s time to start treating fruit trees in the spring to prepare them for a bountiful harvest this year. Here are a few late winter or early spring tasks to keep your trees healthy and productive. Grab the Clippers The first task in treating fruit trees begins in February to early ...

Search for Pests on the Underside of Leaves

The search for pests - a less than exciting egg hunt. It’s the night before Easter and the eggs are loaded with candy ready to hide as soon as the boys are asleep… although in reality it’ll probably happen in the wee hours of the morning when I typically wake up before the rest of ...