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An adjuvant is an agent that modifies the effect of other agents. Surfactants are the adjuvants most used in the home garden.

Dormant oil kills garden pests on woody plants like trees and shrubs just when damaging insects are waking up from their winter's nap.

Scale insects are starting to get established on many types of trees, covering branches, leaves and anything beneath it with a stick, sooty mess populated by bees.

There are many organic methods gardeners can use to control unwanted insects, fungal infections and weeds.

The Crape Myrtle is a favorite flowering shrub in southern landscapes. While generally healthy and tolerant, it has a few enemies.

Spider mites infest stressed garden plants and houseplants, especially in summer months. Control spider mites using natural organic pest control methods.

Apply organic gardening methods in the greenhouse to control pests, and enjoy fresh flowers, herbs, and vegetables all year.

To spray or not to spray fruit trees. That is the question! Dormant Spraying is a vigilant option if you have 'diva' trees or have had a tough pest problem in the past.

Who doesn't love a window box, clay pot or hanging planter overflowing with blooming, vibrant geraniums?

Powdery mildew and downy mildew damage plants with white or gray patches on leaves, stems, and flowers. Use cultural methods or organic sprays to control these diseases.

Gardeners can enjoy growing food most of the year in Florida, but the warm weather can also cause a number of pest and disease problems.

Scented geranium (Pelargonium) is easy to grow. Learn scented geranium care: correct light, soil, watering, pruning, fertilizer, repotting, pest prevention.

Roses are being bred to be more hardy and insect and disease resistant yet they still can be affected by many.

Follow these recommendations for a successful Florida vegetable garden and avoid some of the common problems, such as soil infertility, pests, and overwatering.

It's difficult to control fungus gnats when they invade houseplants and greenhouses. Organic gardeners can kill fungus gnats without using chemicals.