Lady Bugs or Ladybird Beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Of all the beneficial insects, Ladybird beetles or Lady Bugs must be the best known, in all urban landscapes. There are around 4000 species of Lady Bugs, world wide, with 350 to 450 in the continental US. Some of the beetles in the US are native and some [...]
Tree Roots in the Landscape A healthy root system accomplishes many tasks. In the fall and winter, roots store food needed to produce spring foliage, flowers and fruit. During the growing season, they absorb and transport water and nutrients from the soil, to the trunk and leaves. And of course, a most important task is [...]
Pesticide Safety Many customers are concerned about the use of pesticides in the environment—all with good reason. All pesticides, organic or not, that are used, stored, and disposed of incorrectly can harm the environment, non-target organisms (beneficial insects, wild life, etc.), as well as the applicator. At True Care Inc., there is no use of [...]
Rose Diseases In the upper Willamette Valley we have extended periods of moisture, including, rain, dews, fogs and high humidity which create ideal situations for the fungal diseases that plague Roses. We can minimize these conditions with a few simple rules. Always plant rose cultivars known to be resistant in your area. Remember, “resistant” does [...]
Pruning Roses Rose pruning is not as complicated as one might think. There are a few basic principles to keep in mind: •With the exception of Rambler types, Rose pruning is best in the early spring, around Valentines Day, or President’s Day. In the fall, around Thanksgiving, it is a good idea to prune roses [...]
