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Bag traps draw in more Japanese beetles than they catch. Here is what works instead: hand-picking at dawn, netting, plant choice and a realistic plan for lawn grubs.
September 10, 2026
Harden off seedlings over 1 to 2 weeks: a few hours in shade on day one, more sun each day, then 24 hours outside. Temperature limits and transplant steps.
September 10, 2026
How to winterize potted plants and care for them until spring: which pots come indoors, which stay out, storage temperatures of 20 to 45 degrees F, mulch and watering.
September 10, 2026
A fall checklist for garden tools: clean off soil and sap, remove rust, disinfect, sharpen, oil the metal and handles, drain hoses, and store everything dry.
September 10, 2026
What to prune in late winter and what to leave: month windows for trees, oaks, fruit trees and summer-flowering shrubs, plus how to make clean cuts.
September 10, 2026
Buying guide Manual hedge trimmers suit small hedges and soft growth; electric trimmers earn their keep on long runs. How to choose, cut, time the work and keep blades sharp.
September 10, 2026
Buying guide A one-wheel wheelbarrow turns in tight paths; a two-wheel wheelbarrow stays level under heavy loads. Compare them by terrain, load weight and strain.
September 10, 2026
Peach leaf curl is controlled by one dormant spray of copper or chlorothalonil, after leaf fall or before buds swell. Sprays on curled leaves do not work.
September 10, 2026
A year-by-year guide to pruning a young apple tree: head the whip at 30 inches, pick 3 to 4 scaffold limbs, and build a central leader in tiers by year three.
September 10, 2026
Scrub rust off pruners and spades with steel wool, a wire brush or sandpaper, soak the bad cases in vinegar overnight, then oil the steel so it stays clean.
September 10, 2026
Yes, last year's potting soil can be reused if the plants in it were healthy. How to refresh used potting soil, when to heat-treat it, and when to throw it out.
September 10, 2026
Rocks in the bottom of a pot do not improve drainage. Water perches in the mix above them. See why, and what extension services say to do instead.
September 10, 2026