Solarization also eliminates some soil diseases, including Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt, damping-off, crown gall, tomato canker, and potato scab, allowing healthy plants and ...

It might seem like the lazy gardener’s approach, but it also happens to be the most economical. By Margaret Roach I’ve tried various methods of making a garden bed. Years ago, I invested in building a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Soil solarization uses clear plastic sheeting and sunlight to heat soil, killing pests, weed seeds, and pathogens. It works best ...

Soil solarization is a surprisingly simple organic gardening technique that uses heat generated by the sun to kill pests, pathogens, and weed seeds. All you need is some clear plastic sheeting and ...

Applying clear plastic sheeting to soils in hot weather can reduce pests, diseases, and weed seeds. Credit: Courtesy of Lauren Landers Weed seeds, plant diseases and soil-dwelling pests can build up ...

Mealybugs are relentless pests that drain energy from your plants and are notoriously hard to get rid of. You'll often find them clustered on leaves, stems, and even roots, weakening plants and ...

After the temperatures we have had this week, going out to work in the garden may be the last thing on your mind; but these hot summer days are perfect to help control weeds and soilborne pathogens in ...