Pill Bugs Eating Hostas

My Hostas are under attack from Pill Bugs or Roly-Polies! The best way to eliminate pillbugs (Armadillium vulgare) is to destroy their breeding and hiding sites.  Eliminate unnecessary piles of leaves, grass clippings and mulch. Flower pots, planters, dog houses,...

Spring Bulbs: A-Z

We have attempted to answer all your bulb questions here. If you have additional bulb questions, please use the ‘Ask a Master Gardener form’ to submit your question. Spring Bulbs October – The best time to purchase tulip and narcissus bulbs and...

When Can Red Yucca Be Transplanted?

Hesperaloe parvifolia, Red Yucca, is a member of the Agave family. This native Texas plant is not really a yucca and the blooms are really a coral rose color. This being said, it is still a wonderful plant for Parker County gardens. Propagate by dividing the rhizomes...

How Do I Get Rid of Bagworms?

The common bagworm, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis (Haworth), is an interesting caterpillar. The most commonly observed form of this pest is the spindle-shaped silk bag camouflaged with bits of foliage, bark and other debris. Completed bags range from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2...

Summer Crop Nutrition and Fertilizer Requirements

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