In the Garden

The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive insect originally from Asia, poses a serious threat to agriculture and natural ecosystems throughout the eastern United States. Since its initial discovery in Pennsylvania in 2014, it has quickly expanded its range, targeting more than 70 plant species such as grapevines, fruit trees, and various hardwoods. In this episode of In the Garden with Andre Viette, Andre and Mark Viette discuss the rapid spread of the spotted lanternfly, highlight the plants and trees most vulnerable to infestation, and share practical strategies for managing and controlling this destructive pest.

Most summers, by July, we’ve been dragging the hose around the garden and watering the plants and lawn. This year it’s just the opposite. Rain, for some folks, almost every day! On this episode of In the Garden with Andre Viette, Andre talks about the impact of weather on your plants and on you. While you might not enjoy the heat and humidity, Andre says a lot of your plants love the warm weather.

On this episode of In the Garden with Andre Viette, Andre gives some suggestions on new plants and types of ground cover for your garden.

Mosquitoes can be more than an annoyance for gardeners; they can also lead to health issues. Andre Viette talks about the different varieties of mosquitoes and how to control them.

From Japanese Beetles to the Spotted Lantern Fly, Andre talks about some of the many insects you’ll find in the garden.

Weeds in the garden, weeds in the yard, controlling weeds is the topic on this episode of In the Garden with Andre Viette. Andre talks about weed control in your garden and yard, and ways to control weeds without killing your grass.

This summer we’ve had rainfall every week, just the opposite of last summer when we were in drought conditions. Andre talks about the wet summer we’ve had and the benefits of the rain. Andre also talks about the newest tropical plants, available from Logee’s Plants. www.logees.com