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What's the difference between Parasitic and Beneficial Nematodes?

Ever wondered “What’s a nematode?” or why SpongeBob had an entire episode about them? In the classic Season 1 episode “Home Sweet Pineapple” (1999), a swarm of nematodes devours SpongeBob&rs…

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How to Apply Beneficial Nematodes for Maximum Success

Beneficial nematodes are living organisms. For best results, keep soil or media evenly moist before and after application—never waterlogged. Apply early morning, evening, or on cloudy days to reduce UV exposure and…

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Spider Mite Webbing vs. Spider Webs: What’s Haunting Your Plants?

As Halloween creeps in with its cobweb décor and hair-raising vibes, it’s the perfect time to unravel a mystery that haunts growers year-round: Is that eerie webbing on your plants a sign of a helpful garden…

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Pick Me Ups

If you’re in need of a pick-me-up head over to bowtiqueplants on Instagram for beautiful plant photography and lots of vibrant colors—it’s a revitalizing mood boost. Check out the big, full eruption of …

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Understanding Overwintering Mites, Insects and Control Options

Winter doesn’t wipe the slate clean. Pests don’t just vanish when temperatures drop—they shift into survival mode. This guide explains why overwintering happens, how common pests survive cold weather, a…

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Quick Guide: Overwintering Insects & Mites

Cold weather doesn’t mean mite and problem free. Many species of thrips, spider mites and more survive winter by hiding in soil, root balls, bark crevices, and infrastructure. If those stages aren’t disrupted…

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Stronger by Nature

Meet Dune™, Lumina™, and Continuµm™. Now part of our plant-health toolkit:Modern growing flattens the living web plants depend on. Repeated planting, simplified environments, and chemical in…

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Half Greenhouse, Half Chaos Lab

If you’re into plants, tattoos, and “a garage that’s half greenhouse, half chaos lab” you’ll want to check out anthurium_arthur on Instagram. There’s a lot to take in so grab a cup of …

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Natural Enemies at the International Aroid Society Tropical Plant Expo

If you know, you know; but you might also know it as an Alocasia, Colocasia, Dieffenbachia, Monstera or any number of similar tropical. An aroid is the common name for any plant in the Araceae family, also known as the a…