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Entries for March 2009

Whiteflies

Posted in: Garden Pests

There are more than 1200 species of whitefly, and they can wreak as much havoc outdoors as indoors.

Dandelions

Posted in: Garden Pests

Dandelion damage is mainly aesthetic: you’ve got yellow dots when you’d prefer an unbroken expanse of green.

Iris Borers

Posted in: Garden Pests

If you notice ugly brown streaks in your iris bed, pay attention: you may have an iris borer infestation.

Earwigs

Posted in: Garden Pests

Though it looks creepy, the earwig helps control insect pests in your garden and feeds on rotting vegetation.

Sharing the Slope

Two gardeners combine massive boulders and intricately textured plants to create a visual feast for the neighborhood.

Asian Lady Beetles

Posted in: Garden Pests

This beetle looks a lot like the native ladybug: yellow to red coloring, typically with black spots, but sometimes with none.