Neem oil naturally controls pests like aphids and thrips but should be used carefully to protect bees and tender plants. Apply in the morning or evening, avoid extreme temps, and test on a small leaf ...

Scan the pesticide aisle of your local garden center and you'll likely see several products containing neem oil. They'll usually be labeled as safe for organic gardening, unlike synthetic chemicals.

I’m collecting my supplies and reading gardening articles and have run across several references to “neem oil.” What is it and how do you use it in the garden? Though pest populations are low right ...

If you're interested in natural ways to look after your plants, neem oil may have fallen onto your radar. But what exactly is it, and how can it be used? This substance is derived from the seeds of ...

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Horticultural oils come from several sources and have long been used to control plant pests and diseases. All are considered organic pesticides and most are petroleum based but some come from ...

Roses are the crown jewels of any garden, but they can be vulnerable to pests and diseases, particularly black spot. Black spot disease causes blemishes on leaves that result from a bacterial or ...