Neem oil comes from the seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica), a fast-growing member of the mahogany family native to southeast Asia. Typically expressed via a cold-pressing process, the oil is ...

Scan the pesticide aisle of your local garden center and you'll likely see several products containing neem oil. They'll usually be labeled as safe for organic gardening, unlike synthetic chemicals.

I’m collecting my supplies and reading gardening articles and have run across several references to “neem oil.” What is it and how do you use it in the garden? Though pest populations are low right ...

Neem oil naturally controls pests like aphids and thrips but should be used carefully to protect bees and tender plants. Apply in the morning or evening, avoid extreme temps, and test on a small leaf ...

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Neem oil is like that rich kid who has a full-time job at your local garden center; it works, but no one completely understands why. But if you can't seem to control grubs in your lawn or worse, your ...

Spider mites cause leaf damage and webbing, often hiding under leaves and feeding on plant nutrients, which weakens plants over time. Neem oil kills mites at all life stages without harming ...

Neem oil all-natural tree extract shows up in beauty products, health care and a wide range of agricultural applications. There is a bit of confusion out there on how useful neem oil is for plants.

Roses are the crown jewels of any garden, but they can be vulnerable to pests and diseases, particularly black spot. Black spot disease causes blemishes on leaves that result from a bacterial or ...