Pest Control Blog Archive | Heyden's Gardens

Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere
Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere

Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere

Zannah Crowe2022-05-10T05:59:33-05:00

While we love our shop bunny, Mr. Velvetini, we aren't always so fond of his wild cousins. Wild rabbits can wreak havoc on our gardens and cause gardeners no end of frustration and [...]

Rabbits, Rabbits EverywhereZannah Crowe2022-05-10T05:59:33-05:00

Growing Fruit Trees Guide
Growing Fruit Trees Guide

Growing fruit trees is not without challenges, but the reward of an abundant crop of healthy, mouthwatering fruit makes it worthwhile for many gardeners. There is something delightful – especially for children - about [...]

Growing Fruit Trees GuideZannah Crowe2022-05-13T12:52:27-05:00

Viburnum Leaf Beetle in Wisconsin
Viburnum Leaf Beetle in Wisconsin

Viburnum Leaf Beetle in Wisconsin

Zannah Crowe2022-05-13T13:28:08-05:00

What is Viburnum Leaf Beetle? The Viburnum Leaf Beetle (Pyrrhalta viburni) first arrived in southeastern Wisconsin around 2015 and, unfortunately, has established itself as a major pest on susceptible species of Viburnum. This [...]

Viburnum Leaf Beetle in WisconsinZannah Crowe2022-05-13T13:28:08-05:00

Horticultural Oils
Horticultural Oils

Horticultural Oils

Zannah Crowe2022-05-13T13:32:22-05:00

Horticultural Oils have been used in the home landscape and orchard pest control for decades, but their use has increased in recent years as environmental awareness grows. Years ago, horticultural oil was known as [...]

Horticultural OilsZannah Crowe2022-05-13T13:32:22-05:00

Magnolia Scale Identification & Treatment
Magnolia Scale Identification & Treatment

Magnolia Scale Identification & Treatment

Zannah Crowe2022-05-13T13:51:02-05:00

What is Magnolia Scale? The question that leads us to diagnose Magnolia Scale is, "What is this black sticky stuff all over my Magnolia?" While diagnosis is easy during this stage, treatment must wait [...]

Magnolia Scale Identification & TreatmentZannah Crowe2022-05-13T13:51:02-05:00

Beating Invasive Plants at Their Own Game
Beating Invasive Plants at Their Own Game

Beating Invasive Plants at Their Own Game

Zannah Crowe2022-05-13T14:01:09-05:00

Due to their ability to outcompete our native plants, invasive plants are overtaking many of our natural areas. This results in decreased biodiversity not only of plants but also of our native wildlife, birds, [...]

Beating Invasive Plants at Their Own GameZannah Crowe2022-05-13T14:01:09-05:00

First Saturday Lime
First Saturday Lime

First Saturday Lime

Zannah Crowe2022-02-07T07:39:08-05:00

First Saturday Lime is Jessica’s favorite new product in the shop. It's a natural, safe, effective product that has so many functions, and it's especially useful for those that keep (and [...]

First Saturday LimeZannah Crowe2022-02-07T07:39:08-05:00

Japanese Beetles
Japanese Beetles

Japanese Beetles

Zannah Crowe2020-07-08T16:10:48-05:00

Japanese Beetles are an invasive insect that first arrived in the Midwestern United States in the 1990s and they are, unfortunately, likely here to stay. The larvae/grubs feed on plant roots [...]

Japanese BeetlesZannah Crowe2020-07-08T16:10:48-05:00

Insect, Disease & Weed Control
Insect, Disease & Weed Control

Insect, Disease & Weed Control

Zannah Crowe2019-05-23T20:04:59-05:00

Earth Friendly Insect Control We frequently have gardeners come to us with plants damaged by garden pests or diseases who want a remedy for the problem but have concerns over [...]

Insect, Disease & Weed ControlZannah Crowe2019-05-23T20:04:59-05:00