DEAR GARDEN COACH: A recent column mentioning nematodes leaves me and possible other readers confused. You make no distinction between harmful and beneficial nematodes, if there is such a thing.

If you're questioning whether nematodes in your soil will damage or benefit your plants and lawn, the answer is a resounding: "It depends." Both things can be true. Most nematodes are actually ...

Question: If I use molasses in the garden, I am hoping this will NOT kill the beneficial nematodes and my earthworms, or other good bugs such as lady bugs? Thanks. Boy, your seemingly simple question ...

Have you ever pulled up vegetable plants such as tomatoes or peppers at the end of the growing season and noticed bumps along the underground portion of the stem or on the roots? Did you wonder what ...

DEAR GARDEN COACH: A recent column mentioning nematodes leaves me and possible other readers confused. You make no distinction between harmful and beneficial nematodes, if there is such a thing.