Cinch bugs are a nuisance for California lawns, particularly those with St. Augustine grass. These pernicious pests feed on grass by sucking sap from the nodes and crown, causing yellowish to brownish patches on lawns. They can ruin a lawn in short order if left...
Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable for home gardening. They’re relatively easy to grow, remain productive all summer, and can be grown in containers, raised beds, and on ridges. There’s nothing like the sweet, rich flavor of a freshly picked tomato...
“Old roses tend to be stable, long-lived, and sturdy, especially when grown from cuttings. Many show a strong resistance to black spot and other diseases. The unforgettable ‘true rose’ fragrance is not found in the modern hybrids. Old roses have an...
Roses are one of the best medicinal and culinary plants. If used for these purposes, they should be grown organically. Toxic pesticides and other chemicals will compromise their medicinal and food value. Spraying the plants with synthetic poisons is a bad idea if you...
Beautiful and fragrant, the rose is the most beloved flower in the US. It’s also our national flower. Roses come in many varieties and grow in all 50 states. Here, we offer descriptions of and care for the most popular types. Patented Rose Most new roses are...
Sweet potatoes are a super source of vitamin A. A half-cup of sweet potato contains more than twice the daily amount of vitamin A needed for normal vision. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins C, B-6, and manganese. They also assist in the functions of metabolism. When...
