Neem oil comes from the seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica), a fast-growing member of the mahogany family native to southeast Asia. Typically expressed via a cold-pressing process, the oil is ...

I’m collecting my supplies and reading gardening articles and have run across several references to “neem oil.” What is it and how do you use it in the garden? Though pest populations are low right ...

Many gardeners may be new to using neem oil as an insecticide around vegetable plants. Neem oil, however, has been around for thousands of years. The bark, leaves and oil of the neem tree have been ...

This natural pesticide can be used for indoor and outdoor gardens. No matter how much care you give your plants, pests and diseases are a common challenge. If you're looking for a natural, effective ...

Horticultural oils come from several sources and have long been used to control plant pests and diseases. All are considered organic pesticides and most are petroleum based but some come from ...

Are your prized roses looking more like a lace doily than a healthy display of blooms? If so, you're probably battling an iridescent, leaf-chomping menace known as the Japanese beetle. These ...

Editor’s note: How Does Your Garden Grow is a series the Gazette will feature again this growing season, provided by master gardener Ken Oles of Wrentham. He will discuss various backyard gardening ...

This year, despite the cold snaps, certain pests seem to be in good supply. Aphids were reported on roses as early as mid-March and slugs seem to be waking up even more hungry than usual. Slugs can be ...