Horticulture
Hornworms on Tomatoes
Hornworms are the largest larval insect commonly seen in the garden. Though usually seen on tomato, they can also attack eggplant, pepper, and potato.
The...
Horticulture
Little Barley in Lawns
Many people mistake little barley (Hordeum pusillum) for a little foxtail because the foxtail and little barley seedheads are similar. However, little barley is...
Horticulture
Grub Control in Lawns
If you plan on using a grub preventative on your lawn, the first half of July is a good target date for most products....
Horticulture
Trees Losing Leaves
Before we get into leaf loss, we should also touch on scorch. The hot, drying winds recently have resulted in some tree suffering scorch...
Horticulture
Video of the Week: Water-Wise Ways to Irrigate Trees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM5QORMwSCg
Horticulture
Slime Molds
Slime molds are primitive organisms that are common on turf and mulch. Slime molds are not fungi and are no longer classified as such....
Horticulture
Pests: Slugs
We have had several reports of slug damage; likely due to all the wet weather. Slugs, like snails, are mollusks and are related to...
Horticulture
Fruit Reminders
A winter cold snap, late frosts and hail have damaged some of our fruit crops this year. However, some of the following tips apply...
