garden pests
What Is Cochineal
The Surprising Insect Shaping Desert Gardens and Cactus Health What Is Cochineal? Pronounced (koch-uh-neel). If you’ve spent any time caring for cacti, you’ve likely heard about cochineal. These tiny bugs hide under a fluffy white coating and suck the juices out of prickly pear pads. Most people don’t realize cochineal’s impact reaches far beyond a […]
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How to keep garden pests out
How to keep garden pests out. Living in the desert Southwest I see plenty of garden pests not just insects but larger pests like deer, rabbits, gophers, coyotes, and yes mountain lions. It’s awesome to observe these creatures in their natural habitat but when they start to chomp away at your vegetables or ornamentals well, […]
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