Rust Fungus Frustration: Treating Rust Disease
Various types of rust fungus cause damage to plants. We explore these irritating fungi and how to control them in your garden.
Plant Problems
Learn how to avoid the many plant problems you’ll run into when gardening – pests, diseases, and more.
Leaf Rollers: Munching Caterpillar Menaces
Growing fruit trees has its own set of unique challenges. Leafrollers are a family of insects that attack the leaves of fruit trees like apples, pears, and peaches. They also …
Tomato Leaf Curl: What It Is And How To Fix It
Many things can cause tomato leaf curl. We’ll explain what you need to know to keep your tomatoes healthy and productive!
Spruce Budworm: Slowing The Conifer Destroyer
The spruce budworm is the most common pest of conifer tree species. Learn about these annoying larvae and how to manage them!
Codling Moth: Avoiding Fruit Worms In Your Trees
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 Quickly And Reliably
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: How To Identify, Treat & Prevent It
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: What It Is And How To Fix It
Septoria leaf spot is one of the most common garden diseases. Here’s how to identify and treat this fungal infection!
Pill Bugs: Good Bugs Or Bad? They Might Be Both!
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 …
Leaf Miner Invasion? How To Eliminate Trailblazing Larvae
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 …
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Root Knot Nematode: How To Wipe Out These Plant Parasites
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 …
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Sweat Bees: Friend or Foe in the Garden?
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 …