Weeds and Their Control: Common Greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia)
Karen Hikers abhor this prickly perennial vine found in woodlands of the East Coast south to Florida and west to Michigan and Texas as it blocks their way and inflicts considerable…
Weeds and Their Control: Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana)
Pokeweed is a perennial weed native to eastern United States, the Midwest, and the Gulf Coast but has spread to the west coast, avoiding the Mountain states. It prefers part…
Interesting Facts About Leaf Miners as an Aid in Control
Have you ever noticed the light colored squiggly lines on the leaves of your favorite plant? Chances are they are caused by leaf miners. Leaf miners are the larvae of…
Weeds and Their Control: Giant Foxtail Grass (Setaria faberi)
Giant foxtail was introduced into North America from East Asia in the 1930s and is now a common weed in the eastern half of the United States especially in the…
Weeds and Their Control: Spanish Needles (Bidens bipinnata)
Spanish needles is a summer annual native to tropical America. It is found along most of the East coast, Midwest, South and west to California. Spanish needles prefers partial shade,…
Major Diseases of Roses
Roses have a reputation of being prone to problems causes by diseases and pests. Unfortunately, there is some truth to this belief but rose’s vary enormously in their susceptibility. Some…
Common Pests of Roses
Roses are known to be susceptible to a variety of diseases and pests and compared to many other plants commonly grown in gardens they are. Of course, the kind of…
Weeds and Their Control: Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)
Common milkweed is native to most of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. It prefers full sun, fertile soil, and mesic conditions but tolerates much less and can…
Insects and Their Control: Asiatic Garden Beetle (Autoserica castanea)
Asiatic garden beetle (AGB) is a native of Japan and China. In 1922 it was first seen in the United States at a location in New Jersey. Although not a…
Weeds and Their Control: Tall Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea)
Tall morning glory is an annual vine native to Mexico and Central America. Introduced as an ornamental in the 1700s, it has naturalized in most of the United States except…