Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Neem oil naturally controls pests like aphids and thrips but should be used carefully to protect bees and tender plants. Apply in ...

Q: I have a question/suggestion about your advice about aphids published March 29. I have dealt with aphids on trees, especially over the last two years on box elders and on heuchera and roses.

This time of year, we love to see everything green and growing in the garden. So do the insects. We've got aphids on the hydrangeas, thrips on the tomatoes, flea beetles on the eggplants, Japanese ...