Here are this month's questions from Houston-area gardeners: Q: We recently took down a pine tree and had the stump ground down. May I use the remains as mulch for my flowerbeds? I am not sure if pine ...

Anyone who spends time in the garden knows the frustration of finding plants nibbled or leaves dotted with bugs. Sometimes, it feels like pests show up out of nowhere, but often, it’s the little ...

Are your garden plants stunted, shriveled, yellowing, or curling at the leaves, despite your best efforts to keep them alive? Check the undersides of the leaves, and you might find the culprit: large ...

Aphids are very common in most home gardens and they can be one of the peskiest pests that you can find in your vegetable garden. Aphids have tiny (adults are under a quarter inch), soft pear-shaped ...

Agggh. We experience “I will ask Lowenfels about it” aphid infestations every few years. This is one of them. We always have aphids around. They are normally kept in check by their natural enemies.

A strong spray of water from your hose can safely knock aphids off pepper plants, but it may take a few rounds to fully clear them. Helpful insects like ladybugs and lacewings naturally control aphids ...