Bed bugs are tiny parasites that seek out sleeping people or animals for a blood meal. They are attracted to the CO 2 that you exhale, your body heat and your smell. After feeding, they hide. It is ...

History: Saved by M.C Byles in West Virginia who sold plants for $1.00 in 1940 and paid off his $6,000 mortgage in 6 years.

The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, Rutgers New Jersey ...

Organic Land Care is a holistic approach to landscaping that improves the natural resources of a site by fostering cycling of resources, promoting ecological balance, and conserving biodiversity. The ...

Pest and disease problems usually indicate an underlying problem, be it shallow topsoil, too much water or fertilizer, a plant in the wrong location, or inappropriate mowing practices. Identifying the ...

Below is an extensive database of tomato variety descriptions and images of fruit grown at Rutgers NJAES research farms. We continue to add details and photos as they become available.

Mulching trees, shrubs, and flower beds is a recommended landscape maintenance practice with many benefits, yet it can literally kill plants when applied improperly. Properly used, mulches provide ...

Ultra-Niche Crops are defined as exceptionally high-value crops that can provide a significant source of income to the farmer while using minimal land area. The visual appearance of basil is critical ...

Find more videos from the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station on our Bed Bug video playlist on our YouTube channel. Watch the Bed Bugs and Integrated Pest Management video Watch the Bed ...

Hydrangeas are great plants for the garden whose many benefits have been well recognized by gardeners over the centuries. They provide floral and occasionally foliar interest beginning in late spring ...

Soil textures finer than those listed (clay loams and clays) can be evaluated using the "silt loam" column. Organic matter values are expressed as percentage by weight basis. The value accounts for ...