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Plant Problems

Learn how to avoid the many plant problems you’ll run into when gardening – pests, diseases, and more.

Tomato leaf curl

Tomato Leaf Curl: What It Is And How To Fix It

Published December 23, 2020

Many things can cause tomato leaf curl. We’ll explain what you need to know to keep your tomatoes healthy and productive!

\Spruce Budworm

Spruce Budworm: Slowing The Conifer Destroyer

Published December 5, 2020

The spruce budworm is the most common pest of conifer tree species. Learn about these annoying larvae and how to manage them!

Codling Moth

Codling Moth: Avoiding Fruit Worms In Your Trees

Last updated November 17, 2020

The codling moth does lots of damage in commercial orchards every year. We discuss how to handle codling moth infestations!

How To Get Rid Of Earwigs

How To Get Rid Of Earwigs Quickly And Reliably

Last updated November 8, 2020

Having earwig problems? We discuss how to get rid of earwigs, and for that matter if they’re really as bad as they’re made out to be!

Root Rot

Root Rot: How To Identify, Treat & Prevent It

Published September 28, 2020

Root rot can lay waste to your plants. In this disease guide, we explain what it is, what it’s caused by, and how to prevent or treat it.

Septoria Leaf Spot

Septoria Leaf Spot: What It Is And How To Fix It

Last updated July 11, 2019

Septoria leaf spot is one of the most common garden diseases. Here’s how to identify and treat this fungal infection!

Pill bugs

Pill Bugs: Good Bugs Or Bad? They Might Be Both!

Last updated February 14, 2019

Roly poly, doodle bugs, or pill bugs… whatever you call them, these are popular little garden dwellers. Children play with them, fascinated by their ability to roll up into a …

Read morePill Bugs: Good Bugs Or Bad? They Might Be Both!

Leaf miner damage

Leaf Miner Invasion? How To Eliminate Trailblazing Larvae

Last updated January 2, 2019

Are your plant’s leaves starting to look like they have white or brown squiggles all over them? If so, leaf miner larvae may be hard at work. These tiny larvae …

Read moreLeaf Miner Invasion? How To Eliminate Trailblazing Larvae

Root knot nematode galled roots

Root Knot Nematode: How To Wipe Out These Plant Parasites

Last updated February 14, 2019

I talk a lot about the root knot nematode in some of the pieces I do, and that’s because this microscopic parasite can do a lot of damage to your …

Read moreRoot Knot Nematode: How To Wipe Out These Plant Parasites

Agapostemon splendens

Sweat Bees: Friend or Foe in the Garden?

Last updated February 14, 2019

Have you ever been out working in your garden and suddenly discover you have a tiny bee sitting happily on your arm? These little creatures are sweat bees, and it …

Read moreSweat Bees: Friend or Foe in the Garden?

Anthracnose

Anthracnose: Preventing Leaf Spots and Blights On Your Plants

Last updated January 10, 2019

We all know when leaves begin to get spotted, there’s a problem. While there’s a lot of causes, today we’ll focus in on one particular one: anthracnose. This fungal disease …

Read moreAnthracnose: Preventing Leaf Spots and Blights On Your Plants

Squash Vine Borer

Squash Vine Borer Control and Prevention

Last updated February 27, 2019

The squash vine borer is not common along the west coast, but for the majority of the United States it’s a common pest. The larvae burrow deep into the soft …

Read moreSquash Vine Borer Control and Prevention

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