Articles for tag: Aphid, Bell Peppers, Companion Plants, Japanese Beetles

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Companion Plants for Bell Peppers: Dos and Don’ts

Companion planting is an effective way to both utilize your space to its up most potential and augment the health, yield, and even flavor of your bell peppers. The best companion plant for a bell pepper depends on what the individual growing them has in mind as a goal from companion planting. Best companion plants ...

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Beneficial Animals for Your Garden

Like insects, animals in your garden can either be a source of concern or a welcome addition. There are several animals that you want to visit your garden regularly or make it their home because of the benefits they provide, these are known as beneficial animals. It is important for every gardener to differentiate between ...

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Camellia Problems and Diseases

The Camellia (C. japonica) is a popular blooming shrub native to eastern and southern Asia. The Camellia, which can live for 100 years or more, is known for its large and colorful blooms that appear in cooler months when other plants are dormant as well as its dark green shiny leaves. However, camellia pests and ...

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Removing Aphids from Red Currant Bushes

If the leaves of your red currants are looking discolored, blistered or puckered, they may have an aphid problem that needs to be addressed. Aphids are very small, barely visible to the naked eye. They have soft, fat, pear-shaped bodies and range in a variety of different colors from red, green, black, yellow and brown. ...

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Cute Facts About Ladybugs

Out of all the insects found worldwide lady bugs have to be some of the most charming. Although there are many varieties, you have to admit they all just look “cute”. After seeing lady bugs in your garden, on a rose or your favorite flowers you may have become curious and want to know a ...

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About Insects, Disease and Pecan Trees

Pecan trees are graceful, towering trees that can be damaged by any things. Weather can be a particularly nasty culprit but so can disease and insects. And if the tree hasn’t properly been cared for, the damage caused can be worse. Learn to recognize the symptoms and signs so you can react swiftly and protect ...