Solarization also eliminates some soil diseases, including Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt, damping-off, crown gall, tomato canker, and potato scab, allowing healthy plants and ...

Soil solarization is a surprisingly simple organic gardening technique that uses heat generated by the sun to kill pests, pathogens, and weed seeds. All you need is some clear plastic sheeting and ...

LUFKIN, Texas (KLTV) - Wouldn’t it be great if our brutal summer heat could make a better vegetable garden? Even more so, what if the oppressive heat could make gardening easier? It can, with a seldom ...

Are you looking for a low-labor, chemical-free method to help eradicate weeds and soil-residing pests in the garden? Solarization and occultation, often referred to as “tarping,” may be just what ...

Weeds are much easier to manage before they flower and set seeds. Removing young plants by hand or garden hoe, reduces your garden plants competition for water and nutrients while also reducing new ...

Most of us have finally gotten some rain. Our yards are thriving but, unfortunately, the weeds have taken a growth spurt as well. On the bright side, nothing feels better than getting all the weeds ...

Question: I have an ongoing battle with weeds in my garden. How can I get them under control? Answer: You’re not alone. This is a common problem and an ongoing chore. It’s important to keep weeds ...

Soil solarization is the hottest way to eliminate pests, plant diseases, and weeds from your garden. Soil solarization uses clear plastic sheeting and sunlight to heat soil, killing pests, weed seeds, ...