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Articles with keywords: IPM

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

FIMBY: Soggy soil and what to do about it

Walking on or digging in muddy soil affects its structure, can harm plants

Tue, Nov 25, 2025

FIMBY: It's late November, and your peach tree needs spraying

Leaf curl fungus must be fought during the tree's dormancy

Tue, Sep 02, 2025

FIMBY: Summer-to-fall transition is time for evaluation, planning

Give your garden a realistic assessment before fall kicks in

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Invasions on all sides: Learn what to do

New UC IPM webinar series looks at the pests that threaten our trees, wildlands and waterways

Tue, Jun 10, 2025

FIMBY: Battling early-season tomato pests

Awareness and perseverance will keep plants, fruit in good shape

Tue, Mar 25, 2025

FIMBY: How to 'feed' your vegetables for healthy growth

Fertilizer tips: Understand what your plants need (and when)

Mon, Dec 30, 2024

Gray mold gives rose gardens winter blues

Fungal disease prompted by wet weather; tips for stopping its spread

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

How to combat ants when they come indoors

Skip pesticides and grab a soapy sponge (and caulk)

Wed, Jul 17, 2024

California’s worst weed loves heat and is growing fast

Don’t let bindweed overwhelm your garden; tips on how to cope with this invasive plant

Tue, Jul 02, 2024

Hungry grasshoppers invade Roseville neighborhoods -- what to do

Lincoln and Rancho Cordova also affected, and that's just the start

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

How to fight snails and slugs before they eat everything

These slimy pests are particularly active after rain

Fri, Dec 22, 2023

Mistletoe: Bad for trees, good for birds

Berries from this parasitic plant (and popular holiday decoration) feed hungry songbirds in winter

Fri, Sep 01, 2023

Why garden spiders are a good thing

They only look scary (and they eat lots of bugs)

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

5 reasons to eradicate weeds

It's a Sisyphean battle, but don't surrender

Fri, Aug 11, 2023

Watch out for these stinkers: Bad guys attack tomatoes, fruit

Stink bugs and leaf-footed bugs like August weather and ripening fruit

Mon, Jul 17, 2023

Record Sacramento heat brings outbreak of spider mites

Stay hydrated and give your plants a morning shower

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Learn about good bugs that help control bad bugs

Free UC webinar on 'Natural Enemies & Beneficial Bugs'

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Forget the pursuit of the perfect plant

Healthy is better and it's less stressful, too

Fri, Jan 13, 2023

What happens when soil gets too much water

Saturated soil can lead to crown and root rots long after the rain has stopped