Q: During the first year with my apricot tree, I sprayed it with soapy water to control aphids. Every day I check the leaves, but the apids never stop. Is this good a spray to use? A: Soap sprays are ...

I'm always on the lookout for simple solutions to deter garden pests, and if they can be made at home, even better. So, when a DIY aphid-tackling spray fell onto my radar recently, I was intrigued – ...

Aphids are a common nuisance for gardeners during the summer, known for draining plants of their sap. Roses plagued by aphids can display curled leaves or be coated in a sticky residue, also known as ...

Fels-Naptha soap, available in grocery stores, is an effective nontoxic insecticide. This insect spray is economical and environmentally safe for indoors or in the garden. You can use it for soft ...

Aphids, the sap-sucking insects that infest plants, are especially prevalent throughout the summer months. Though aphids are a food source for ladybirds and other beneficial insects, aphids damage ...

Question: I planted roses and noticed the plants have aphids at the ends of the shoots. Are they doing much harm? If needed, what can I use to obtain control? Answer: Aphids are up to no good, even ...

10:30, Fri, Jul 4, 2025 Updated: 10:32, Fri, Jul 4, 2025 Many of our gardens will be flourishing in the summer sun, but sometimes plants and flowers can harbour hidden insects that can ultimately wilt ...

Q:I planted fava beans in the fall, planning to eat the beans. Everything went great until I looked closely yesterday and saw the tips of many of the plants were covered with black aphids and many of ...

Gardeners are being urged to sprinkle a rather unexpected ingredient onto their plants – washing up liquid. The suggestion, though somewhat baffling, is backed by experts. Gardening aficionado Ish, ...

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