You would think that these bugs were straight out of a SciFi movie. They are parasitoids and they have a rather strange way of keeping the bad bugs under control in your garden.

These bugs are not only cute but they are also a great defender in the was against bad bugs in the garden. Allen shows just how useful ladybugs can be in your garden.

Allen shows us the benefits of using lacewings in your garden as a means to control bad bugs

Allen discusses the benefits of growing an insectary as a green way to control pests in your garden

Allen talks with Steve Hutton, President of Conard-Pyle, breeders of the Knock Out line of Roses about the colors and heartiness of the Rainbow Knock out Roses. Additional plans discussed include, coleus, El Brighto, Sarah Van Fleet roses, and arborvitaes

William Radler, Rose Breeder, Conard-Pyle Co. breeders of the Knock Out line of Roses about tells us how we should listen to Mother Nature on when we should prune our roses in the winter months.

Jacques Mouchotte, Research Manager with Conard-Pyle Co. breeders of the Knock Out line of Roses tells us how we need to listen to our roses on when to deadhead or remove spent buds.

Allen shows Steve Hutton, President of Conard-Pyle, breeders of the Knock Out line of Roses around the gardens at his Garden Home Retreat and talks about the newly planted Pink Knock Out Roses

Allen talks with Steve Hutton, President of Conard-Pyle, breeders of the Knock Out line of Roses about designing the east garden at Allens Garden Home Retreat. Plants to be used in this garden include, loropetalum, Helen Von Stein Lambs ear, Pink Drift ro

The miniature rose-like blooms are an exceptional addition to areas of low light and bring sizzling color to the shade garden.

Allen shows us how to get rid of mealy bugs on rose bushes.

Allen gives us some tips on pruning a meyer lemon tree and how to protect it from pests.

Allen shows us a great safe product from Garden Safe for getting rid of spider mites in your houseplants

I’ve long been a fan of Superbells Calibrachoa. They have lived up to the promise of disease resistance and heat tolerance.

I’ve been growing Supertunia Vista Bubblegum for several years and the blooms never stop.

The flower is a light plum with dark purple veining and a yellow throat and resembles little purple Petunias.

The Pinky Wink Hydrangea make a beautiful addition to a cut flower arrangement, look amazing as a dried flower, and really are attractive in your landscape.

Then hotter it gets outside, the more flowers Luscious Citrus Blend Lantana produce. The blooms on Citrus Blend are clusters of tiny brilliant red-orange flowers with a few yellow ones in the center. I have it planted in my home garden and at the Garden Home Retreat. At both locations, it has performed exceptionally well. It's a great choice for gardeners who need to be water wise.

After you take down the Christmas tree, you may discover you need something to fill in that empty spot. Allen Smith has several ideas on large tree-like plants that can fill that void.

Scaevola or fan flower took the gardening world by storm back in the 1990s and for good reason. It's a pretty bloom with a tough disposition.