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A word about pesticides…

…with some words about systemics The number of different pestiicides on a garden center’s shelves can be overwhelming so here’s a very basic guide to making a choice. First, of course, is to answer the...

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Pesticide Inventory

Here’s something that we should do be doing annually but most likely have not: Take a survey of our pesticides – jugs, bottles, and plastic containers that we’ve accumulated over the years. Like milk...

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Pesticide Use: Do You Need a License or Certificate?

Home gardeners do not need to have a license when using unrestricted pesticides—insecticides, fungicides, weed killers, and such that are sold to the public—in our own gardens. If we help someone else...

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Investigate Before You Invest in Any Pesticide

Deciding among the plenitude of pesticides on garden center shelves, all in colorful packages with large print promises, can be challenging. When buying a pesticide, you’re making an investment. And,...

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