Fungus gnats can be an unpleasant sight in houseplants, particularly during fall when many hitchhike indoors. Furthermore, greenhouses and nurseries should also take steps to safeguard their plants against these invaders. Gnats can damage plant roots, restricting their ability to absorb nutrients and stalling growth. Additionally, they can attack leaves of your plants causing them …
The HVAC system is one of the most critical components that keep your households comfortable year-round. The system provides your home with enough heating, cooling, and air purification capabilities to keep the space to your satisfaction. In addition, the interrelated functions help you keep your households with enough thermal comfort and good indoor air quality. …
White flies are sap-feeding insects that feed off plant sap, especially fruiting trees, causing significant damage. Furthermore, they excrete “honeydew,” an attractant sticky fluid which attracts ants and wasps and serves as a medium for black sooty mold growth. There are natural ways to combat pests like ladybugs and green lacewings/dragonflies; ladybugs being one such …
Rust is an unsightly natural phenomenon that threatens to compromise the usefulness of hand tools over time. Luckily, there are ways you can remove rust without buying new ones. Submerging rusted tools in a vinegar bath is one effective way of softening their rust and making it easier to scrub away, plus this approach is …
Roly poly bugs (pillbugs) are small blue-gray creatures known by various names including woodlice, tiggy-hogs and parson-pigs that curl into balls when feeling threatened. Roly poly bugs may resemble prehistoric creatures, but these crustaceans more closely resemble lobsters or crabs than beetles or butterflies. Roly poly bugs decompose materials in an ecosystem to improve soil …
Scale is an aggravating plant pest, as its nearly microscopic insects feed off of plant leaves to harm its growth and stunt development. There are multiple effective solutions available for eliminating plant scale, such as insecticidal soap and neem oil, but it’s essential that any method used be done thoroughly. Insecticidal Soap Scale is one …
Fungus gnats are small flies capable of wreaking havoc in houseplants located in moist environments. There are various safe and eco-friendly methods to remove gnats from soil without harming plants. One quick way is spraying the areas where fungus gnats tend to settle for quick relief. Hydrogen peroxide Hydrogen peroxide is an easy and straightforward …
Squash bugs can cause wilting and stunted growth in garden plants such as squash, cucumbers, melon and pumpkin. They feed by puncturing through the outer layer of leaves and sucking out sap from plants. Adult nymphs measure 5/8 inches long with long legs and antennae, while younger nymphs are much smaller. 1. Diatomaceous Earth What …
Wandering Jew is a beloved houseplant that requires minimal care. Not only that, but you can even use it as an attractive ground cover in your landscape! However, there are some common issues that may arise. Here are some helpful strategies for handling them: Watering Tradescantia zebrina, commonly known as Wandering Jew, is an easy-to-care …
Growing moringa can be a rewarding experience. Not only are these trees drought-resistant once established, but they’re also packed with inflammation-fighting nutrients. Moringa is native to tropical and subtropical climates. Gardeners in cooler regions can grow them indoors in containers or year-round greenhouses. Germination Moringa is an easy-to-grow plant, which can be grown from seeds …
