Soil solarization is the hottest way to eliminate pests, plant diseases, and weeds from your garden.

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 ...

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 ...

Hannah Voye, former master’s student at South Dakota State University shared her research of soil tarping during the South ...

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 ...