A View on Neonicotinoides
Somebody recently asked me to write something on neonicotinoides. At first, I was rather reluctant since the topic can raise a few hackles, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought I should write something up.
Dormant Spraying
Nobody really enjoys to spray plants for insects or diseases. But if there is one and only one spray to apply in a year, it's a dormant spray. How and when and what does it do?
White Grubs
Every year we get a flood of questions regarding grubs in lawns. What do you do and when do you do it to rid yourself of these pests?
Rodent Damage
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
How do I kill the bugs in my garden? Sounds like an easy question, but it's not that easy.
It's Alive
Sometimes people forget that plants are living things and need care and attention. Please don't forget this one key element in a garden.
The Big Picture
Everywhere in the media there is talk of reducing pesticide use, which is something we all strive for. Reduction and banning, however, have very different implications.
Maintenance
Ontario Cosmetic Pesticide Ban
The Ontario Pesticide Ban has passed and came into effect April 22nd, 2009. What does that mean for us home gardeners? Let's just take a look.