Top the soil with a barrier. Cover the soil with a thin layer of sand, diatomaceous earth, or fine gravel. This barrier makes ...

DEAR NEIL: In raking leaves from shrubs around the house I’ve noticed asps on a couple of hollies. What is the best way to ...

Think twice before cleaning up your leaf litter this fall, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert advises. Whether you ...

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Gnats may be harmless to humans, but they’re still nuisances and pests to plants. Learn how to handle a gnat infestation at ...

Next time you give them a drink, pay attention to their leaves and see if there is a fine or thick layer of dust. Dusting your houseplants is good for your health as well as for your plants. Pest ...

The CDC last week issued an alert about a new variant of a genital fungal infection detected in New York City. It’s called tinea, also known as ringworm (or “jock itch” if it’s in the ...

Aspergillosis is the infection caused by the fungus Aspergillus. This fungus is found in many ... These can be found in decaying wood, soil, leaves, and compost piles. The infection can occur in ...

Standing water, compost piles, decaying leaves, and moist soil conditions attract gnats ... Australia / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 Lawn gnats, also known as fungus gnats (Orfelia and Bradysia ...

CR’s engineers test leaf blowers of all kinds each year, and they routinely find that for many yards, a handheld leaf blower is all you need. Usually weighing around 10 pounds, these handheld ...

So, it's safe to say that we might also be looking at a delayed autumn. According to the official autumn leaves forecast released by the Japan Meteorological Corporation, this seems to be the case.

What Are Fungus Gnats? Fungus gnats are small, dark flies that lay their eggs in moist soil. Their larvae feed on decaying organic matter and sometimes plant roots, which can cause yellowing leaves, ...