Neem oil can control unwanted pests. Combine it with warm water and dish soap and spray plants once a week for prevention.

If you're interested in natural ways to look after your plants, neem oil may have fallen onto your radar. But what exactly is it, and how can it be used? This substance is derived from the seeds of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Neem oil naturally controls pests like aphids and thrips but should be used carefully to protect bees and tender plants. Apply in the morning or evening, avoid extreme temps, and test on a small leaf ...

Take a few weeks to gradually adjust your plants to lower light by moving them into shadier conditions for a few hours each ...

Scale is often mistaken for a disease, but it's actually an insect that latches onto a plant and forms a protective shell so ...