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
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: Everything You Need To Know About Halictids
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
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: Protecting Your Food Crops From These Pests
Dandelions may be delightful when they’re no more than pretty yellow flowers, but once the flowers mature, the seeds fly everywhere. We all get them on occasion, but eventually you …
Read moreBest Dandelion Killer: Destroying Weeds Quickly And Painlessly
Downy mildew and powdery mildew are often confused. If you’re looking for how to get rid of powdery mildew, check here. But downy mildew is a completely separate problem, even …
Read moreDowny Mildew: How To Stop This Plant Disease Before It Starts
One of the most frustrating pests in many indoor gardens is the dreaded fungus gnat and its young, the fungus gnat larvae. These little buggers can absolutely destroy your plants …
Read moreFungus Gnat Larvae: How To Kill Them Off Quickly (2018 Update)
If you’ve ever checked on your garden and found weird, grey, fuzzy looking spores on your plants, chances are you’ve run into botrytis cinerea. This common fungal pathogen goes by …
Read moreBotrytis Cinerea: How to Prevent and Control It (2018 Update)
Only a tenth to a quarter of an inch long, tiny mealybugs don’t look particularly dangerous. However, these voracious plant-suckers can literally suck the life out of your plants if …
Read moreMealybugs: Making Pseudococcidae Pests Go Away For Good
Your garden is your pride and joy, and you put a lot of time and effort into making it flourish. So you’re going to want a rat proof garden. As …
Read moreRat Proof Garden: How To Get Rid Of Rodents In Garden Spaces
Crabgrass can invade and conquer your lawn if you give it a chance. Little tufts of quick-growing wild grasses can create trip hazards, and it’ll spread like wildfire wherever there’s …
If you’re noticing a proliferation of flies, and your brassicas or root vegetables are starting to yellow, it’s a warning sign. You may have an infestation of root maggots. These …
Read moreRoot Maggots On The Rampage: Wiping Out Delia Species Pests
