Good Bug Tub
June 2, 2023
One way to encourage visiting beneficials to be permanent pest patrollers is to grow flowers that are good producers of nectar and pollen; with your help… Read More 
Gardener's Blog
Syrphid flies eat aphids!
May 4, 2023
The larvae of syrphid flies resemble a green caterpillar, and the adults are often confused with bees.
They do in fact eat aphids with relish!
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Learn about companion planting
April 25, 2023
Companion planting is the practice of combining plants in ways that produce extra benefits for one or both. It is an aspect of IPM (Integrated Pest… Read More 
Thrips on the loose
April 9, 2023
With the onset of warm weather, we're hearing reports of thrips damage. These destructive insects wreak havoc in gardens, so we're devoting time to learning more… Read More 
The spittle bugs have returned!
April 7, 2023
The spittle bugs have returned. Soon you will start to see globs of foam on some perennials, grasses and leafy shrubs that resembles, well, spit.
Spittle bugs… Read More 
Meet the beneficials
March 18, 2023
Predators hunt, attack, and kill their prey. Encourage these natural enemies by avoiding pesticides that kill them; choosing plants that provide them pollen, nectar, and shelter… Read More
Gardening Solutions: Controlling Aphids
March 2, 2023
Aphids are destructive -- these small, soft-bodied insects suck a plant's juices. The whitish cast skins can be mistaken for whiteflies (which is an entirely different… Read More 
Mealybugs are bad bugs
January 9, 2023
It’s that chilly time of the year when we gardeners daydream about the upcoming spring, plant seeds for cool-season veggies, finish pruning shrubs and roses, and… Read More 
Gopher resistant plants
January 8, 2023
These plants are usually left alone by gophers. It should be noted that many plants that are deer resistant are also gopher resistant.
Shrubs: Arbutus unedo, Buddleja… Read More 
Solutions: Removing Gophers from your Garden
January 2, 2023
Ah yes, the perennial gopher problem. There is a reason they made the movie Caddyshack!
In all honesty, there is not one sure-fire solution to removing gophers… Read More Curious if we have your favorite plant or product in stock? Call one of our locations directly and we'll be happy to check.
