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Garlic plants are long-season crops that are typically planted in the fall and harvested the following summer. Though garlic is easy to grow, it will struggle if planted in certain conditions. To ...

Sticky traps consisting of tiny oil droplets can be sprayed onto plants to catch small pests while leaving larger insects such as bees unharmed. The researchers who developed the product hope it will ...

A successful garden does not need a chemical arsenal to stay protected. The right plants can stand guard, release powerful scents, and send many common pests searching for an easier target. Instead of ...

Interplanting crops is a great way to make use of limited space. Earlier this month we discussed cultivating garlic varieties that grow well in our area. Let’s expand our discussion to include garlic ...

So, what makes essential oils so effective against pests? Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts with strong scents and natural compounds that vary based on the plant they're derived from.