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 ...

Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is an invasive grass that threatens native plants and natural habitats in the eastern United States. Native to Japan, China, central Asia and India. M.

Every three months we adapt to the new seasons heading our way. Fortunately, for us, each new season brings with it a unique abundance of fresh produce that boasts a variety of new flavors and tastes ...

Many Americans consume much more sugar than is considered healthy. In fact, consumption of added sugars has steadily risen in the past few decades, and currently, studies indicate that the average ...

Stephen Garrison, Professor Emeritus, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Jennifer Matthews, Senior Program Coordinator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Cumberland County Meredith ...

Moles are burrowing mammals that can cause problems in turf areas and garden plots while foraging for earthworms or insects in the soil. There are several mole species in North America, but this fact ...

Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea), also known as 'Creeping Charlie', 'Creeping Jenny' and 'Gill-Overthe-Ground', is a common perennial, evergreen weed found throughout New Jersey. It thrives in shady, ...

The Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) Fruit Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program provides the following support to growers during the season to enhance the adoption of IPM in New Jersey ...

Gardening can have many benefits for youth and adults in a detention facility. Growing flowers, vegetables and fruits gives individuals an opportunity to be productive. This, in turn, increases ...

James Occi, Doctoral Student, Center for Vector Biology and Research Teaching Specialist, NJ Medical School Andrea Egizi, Research Scientist, Tick-borne Disease Laboratory, Monmouth County Mosquito ...

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 ...

Maintaining horses on pasture can be beneficial for financial and environmental sustainability of equine operations. Providing pasture access can reduce costs associated with supplemental feeding as ...