A: Coleus is an annual, and usually does well in a shady to part sun location. There’s some varieties that can do well in the ...

These weeds are coming strong after spring rains because they love shady, moist areas, but another challenge is they tend to ...

Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

Deep inside the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens stands Morty Jr., an attractive, rotten flesh-smelling corpse flower that will soon come into bloom and attract visitors to its uniqueness.

Pre-emergent herbicides prevent weed seeds from germinating. They are relatively safe to use around existing plantings, such as turfgrass. They must be applied before the weed seedlings emerge to ...

Pre-emergent herbicides prevent weed seeds from germinating. They are relatively safe to use around existing plantings, such as turfgrass. They must be applied before the weed seedlings emerge to ...

Pre-emergent herbicides can be effective against difficult-to-control weeds like oxalis and crabgrass. Unfortunately, they must be reapplied to remain effective. I have seen cases where homeowners ...

If thrips are damaging your young vegetable plants or flowers, avoid using any persistent insecticides such as Neem oil. Many beneficial insects (i.e. friends) like to feast or lay their eggs on ...