Strawberries are a crop that face a plethora of pests that want to attack plants and nibble on your precious fruits, potentially ruining any harvest. Ranging from larger mammals to tiny aphids, there ...

Interplanting crops is a great way to make use of limited space. Earlier this month we discussed cultivating garlic varieties that grow well in our area. Let’s expand our discussion to include garlic ...

Q. I am growing strawberry plants at home in my backyard and I have noticed lots of their leaves turning brown or yellow. What could be causing this and what can I do to help my strawberry plants? A: ...

In addition to pest deterrence, the onion's roots will loosen compacted soil, helping the strawberries expand and take on more water. Onions, and all alliums, also have anti-fungal compounds that will ...

Banker plants are valuable against common strawberry pests, such as aphids, thrips, and two-spotted spider mites. Cereal banker plants combat this scourge through an ongoing supply of non-pest aphids, ...

Strawberries are a juicy, crowd-pleasing favorite in any garden. Their sweet fruits are a treat in everything from salads to desserts, but growing strawberries successfully takes more than just ...

It is not only humans who are attracted to crimson, juicy and aromatic strawberries. Birds, insects, small animals and even pests are tempted to grab a mouthful of the delicious fruit. The strawberry ...

Spider mites, a major pest in California’s strawberry fields, may have met their match. Chemical ecologist Elvira Simone de Lange, a postdoctoral researcher in the Christian Nansen lab at the UC Davis ...

Strawberries might be sweet on their own—but they grow even better with a few good friends by their side! If you want a bigger, juicier harvest (and fewer pests stealing your berries), companion ...