Taking care of pests in the garden has always been a challenge to many gardeners. Many people who love gardening are looking for safe, effective, and low toxic product alternatives to the more toxic ...

Now that the frozen ground and a light dusting of snow has shut down the outdoor gardening season, it’s time for the reading and study season we all wait for. Preferably in a comfy chair with your lap ...

Most gardeners are good stewards of the land and attempt to control pests using tactics with minimal environmental impact. Insecticidal soaps have become an increasingly popular method of controlling ...

Insecticidal soaps generally are not considered to be botanical insecticides, though the oils from which they are produced may be of plant origin. In chemical terms, insecticidal soaps (and all soaps ...

Q: You recently wrote a column recommending insecticidal soap for use against aphids. What is insecticidal soap? Is it different from dish soap? Can I make my own at home? A: Insecticidal soaps are ...

Q: Please recommend a ready to use houseplant spray containing insecticidal soap or pyrethrin that you suggested using to get patio plants ready to move indoors. I have several large geraniums, doing ...

Question: Hi Carol. I have Brussels sprouts growing in my garden, planted in June or so for harvest late this fall. Since mid September, I’ve been plagued with grayish-looking aphids, and they just ...

Insecticidal soaps also are being developed to control fungal diseases and weeds. These fungicidal soaps contain sulfur and have proven effective in controlling powdery mildew and black spot of roses.

Soap isn't just for washing dishes anymore. It's a very important tool for gardeners — one of the best controls for a number of common plant and garden pests. It also can be used to make water "wetter ...

There are aphids on my hibiscus plants. Why can't I use a dishwashing liquid instead of insecticidal soaps? There is a general misconception that any soap can be used as an insecticide. Dishwashing ...