Taking care of grafted plants on standard as well as scale insect control. This week on Backyard Farmer we'll talk about taking care of grafted plants on standard as well as scale insect control.

Roseau cane, a marsh grass that is a critical anchor in Louisiana's eroding coastal marshes and a popular camouflage for duck blinds, is dying off in the southeast corner of the state. State wildlife ...

Maple trees in urban environments show signs of stress due to the urban heat island effect. Impervious surfaces like pavement retain heat and disrupt water absorption, stressing trees and making them ...

Late fall and winter are the best times to find and control scale insects on trees and shrubs. Even then, excellent powers of observation are needed to recognize their protective structures. These ...

Scale insect problems are common this time of year throughout the Lowcountry. It is not surprising since this group of small immobile insects comprises over 18 genera, with thousands of species ...

Tea scale insects beneath the foliage causes patchy yellowing on camellia leaves. Camellias are a beautiful part of our East Texas landscapes during the winter and early spring. Unfortunately if you ...