Soap isn't just for washing dishes anymore. It's a very important tool for gardeners — one of the best controls for a number of common plant and garden pests. It also can be used to make water "wetter ...

Aphids are small insects which feed on the stems, flowers and in some cases, the roots of plants, though they are most commonly found on the underside of leaves. These quarter-inch-long pests can be a ...

There are aphids on my hibiscus plants. Why can't I use a dishwashing liquid instead of insecticidal soaps? There is a general misconception that any soap can be used as an insecticide. Dishwashing ...

Scout for aphids on fruit trees at least twice a week. The first place to check is on the undersides of leaves at the ends of twigs and branches. Aphid feeding can cause leaves to curl or twist. It ...

Question: Hi Carol. I have Brussels sprouts growing in my garden, planted in June or so for harvest late this fall. Since mid September, I’ve been plagued with grayish-looking aphids, and they just ...

“I planted a milkweed plant a few weeks back. It’s growing well but it has developed an infestation of small creatures, maybe one-sixteenth of an inch long, who also leave a shiny reflective spotty ...

A strong stream of water can remove many pests from the foliage and buds of plants. Using a syringe on the undersides of the foliage has been a favorite method of rose growers to dislodge mites. It ...