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Silicon is a mineral present on earth in abundance. The element makes up about 28% of mineral soil by weight. Until recently, this ubiquitous element was not given much attention as a possible ...

Tomatoes need at least 8 hours of direct sun each day. The area should be well-drained, and free from the competition of tree and shrub roots. If possible, plant tomatoes in an area where tomatoes, ...

FS1121,Recluse spiders (Loxosceles spp.) Recluse spiders (genus Loxosceles) are notorious for their potent venom. Thirteen species are known to occur in the Unites States. Most Loxosceles are ...

Hornets, yellow jackets, Polistes, mud daubers, and the cicada killer are all wasps, a group of beneficial insects that attack and destroy other insects found around homes and in gardens. Wasps, ...

E376,Causal Agent Beech leaf disease (BLD) is caused by an invasive nematode Litylenchus crenatae subsp. mccannii (Lcm; Figure 1). Nematodes are microscopic roundworms. Most nematodes are free-living, ...

FS938,Jimsonweed: Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is a worldwide nuisance. Other common names include Jamestown weed, thorn apple, downy thornapple, devil's trumpet, angel's trumpet, mad apple, stink ...

Many gardeners successfully grow figs (Ficus carica) in New Jersey for many years. However, since fig trees are evergreen plants in warmer climates, some type of low temperature protection is needed.

Composting is a natural process where organic materials decompose and are recycled into a dark, crumbly, earthy smelling soil conditioner known as "compost". Compost improves soil structure and ...

Soil-borne fungal diseases can be a major problem for tomatoes. There are three steps to understanding and managing tomato diseases in the home garden. The first step is to understand the disease ...

Strawberries can be an easy and delicious fruit crop for the home garden if a few cultural requirements are met. Fortunately, strawberries can thrive in a wide range of soil types and conditions ...

Spring flowering bulbs can provide a good investment for money spent by supplying years of seasonal color in your landscape. They offer a tremendous range of flower colors, shapes, sizes, and plant ...