It is easy to understand why marigolds are popular pot plants, adding bright splashes of orange and yellow to patios, porches, and verandas. Those types are properly called calendula, are a part of the daisy family, and...
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9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Spotted Lanternflies (Lycorma delicatula)
In recent years, spotted lanternflies have started to spread across the agricultural and other industries. Infestations began to be a problem in Pennsylvania in 2014 [1]. These prettily-marked colorful insects are so...
Arbico Organics – Organic Gardening and Farming Supplies
For those seeking organic gardening and farming products, Arbico Organics is the go-to online supplier of growing supplies, pest control, and weed control products. The 20th century saw major developments in farming and...
13 Benefits of Earthworm Castings
The modest earthworm and its nutrient-rich castings have numerous benefits in producing healthy soil, plants, and crops [1]. Belonging to the phylum Annelida, earthworms were once considered lowly and insignificant...
11 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Mealybugs
For farmers and gardeners, mealybugs are one of the most destructive types of pests that plants can be infested with [1]. Often confused with aphids, mealybugs appear in masses as white downy cotton clusters on leaves...
6 Molasses Garden Benefits and Uses
If you’ve looked at recipes for compost tea, you might have spotted people recommending that you add molasses. This might seem a bit strange, but this substance can have many benefits to your soil. From the...
Basil Companion Plants: Good and Bad Neighbors
Though it is an herb, basil thrives best in the company of some vegetables or a select few herbs. Below are some great companions to grow with it. They’re great because of the benefits they both enjoy from the pairing...
21 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
Among the pests that attack and destroy plants are Japanese beetles. An infestation can annihilate an entire garden. Japanese beetles invade in groups, devouring flowers, vegetables, and fruit trees [1]. Getting rid of...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Thrips
A closer inspection with a magnifier confirms a worrying infestation of minuscule-winged insects – thrips. The plants no longer look healthy, and silver and black specks have appeared on the leaves, which cause them to...
Neem Oil Garden Benefits and Uses
A new age of organic farming and gardening evolved to minimize conventional practices. Neem oil, a natural measure for controlling pests [1], is one such remedy with many other beneficial uses. The 20th century ushered...