Perhaps the right question to ask is not about what to spray but about how to prevent the problem in the first place, and to take the advice of Ben Franklin that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It’s a philosophy we call Integrated Pest Management. The secret is planning ahead, instead of waiting for problems to present themselves.
Category: Garden Pests
Black Medic
Black medic Medicago lupulina is an annual weed that plagues the lawn every year. Right now you can go out in most open areas and you will be greeted with bright yellow pin size yellow flowers. Black medic is a member of the bean family so it will add nitrogen back into the soil. We…
Creepy Loosestrife Sawfly
Much to my dismay I was not happy to see that my patch of ground cover Lysimachia nummularia – Golden Creeping Jenny has been devoured by the Creepy Loosestrife Sawfly. Sawflies are actually a non-stinging wasp that can do some damage on some of our ornamental plants. Luckily enough for me my creeping jenny will…