Author: Catherine Tramell

Plants that repel earwigs can be a great choice for eliminating unwanted pests. I always say, a well-maintained garden is a visual splendor. However, people who’ve never raised a lawn before don’t realize how complex it is to create one. Tilling the soil, burying seedlings, and watering them are the fundamentals. Getting to know the…

Will ants harm my lemon tree? Lemon trees are one of my favorite sights in any garden. But, like any fruit-bearing plant, pests can be a major concern. Ants have a mutualistic relationship with aphids, the tiny sap-sucking insects. Aphids and some of their kin excrete honeydew, a sugar-rich liquid that ants fancy. In the…