Ornamental grasses are increasingly popular in landscaping. One species being offered in nurseries and online is ribbongrass, or Phalaris arundinacea var. picta (‘Castor’, ‘Feesey’, ‘Strawberries and ...
Many types of deciduous trees and conifers can be used when designing a landscape with narrow spaces. This publication reviews the conditions and factors that should be considered when choosing trees ...
This publication is designed to help the home gardener recognize the most important insects, diseases, and vertebrate pests that affect their apple trees. It offers cultural management techniques that ...
Viburnum leaf beetle (Pyrrhalta viburni) is an invasive pest from Europe that is spreading in Washington State. It can cause branch dieback and even death of Viburnum species, including native species ...
This publication offers a short overview of Acetic Acid (also known as vinegar when it is used as a food product) and how it works as a pesticide ingredient. ...
Horticultural oils are manufactured from either petroleum or vegetable oils, to be used as a pesticide on plants. Regardless of the source, these oils kill eggs, larvae, and nymphs of insects and mit ...
Are you concerned about how to manage insect pests while still protecting insect pollinators? Although many insecticides can kill or damage pollinators, new insecticides may offer better alternatives. ...