Wasps are unwanted pests can cause havoc in homes and gardens, particularly in the summertime. As well as being intimidating and aggressive, wasps are capable of delivering painful stings that lead to swelling and discomfort. For those with allergies or a history of anaphylaxis, a wasp sting can even prove to be fatal. Ridding a home of an infestation will be more successful if wasps are correctly identified first.

Wasps are unwanted pests can cause havoc in homes and gardens, particularly in the summertime. As well as being intimidating and aggressive, wasps are capable of delivering painful stings that lead to swelling and discomfort. For those with allergies or a history of anaphylaxis, a wasp sting can even prove to be fatal. Ridding a home of an infestation will be more successful if wasps are correctly identified first.

Persimmons might be uncommon in the supermarket, but that doesn't mean they're unappetizing. In fact, many people prize them for their rich sweetness. The problem is that persimmons are extremely perishable. Harvesting is also tricky, as many breeds of persimmon must be plucked just as they ripen. Taking them too soon results in a hard, unpalatable fruit. The trick is knowing when a particular breed is ripe.

The oak, or Quercus, family of trees includes hundreds of species. Oak trees provide shade, fall colors and food for wildlife. These trees are evergreen or deciduous, slow-growing, long-lived and most reach heights of 80 feet with equal sized spreads. Planting oak tree requires preparation to ensure the tree thrives for decades to come.

Tuberous begonias, or Begonia x tuberhybrida, are winter-dormant plants. When growing in bright shade and warm conditions, they become upright, bushy plants with fleshy leaves and stems. Their flowers, mostly double-formed with extra petals, appear in summer as long as weather doesn't get too hot or humid. Tuberous begonias were created through numerous genetic crosses of several begonias native to the warm and low-humidity summer areas from the Andes Mountains, where only short, light frosts typically occur.