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 …
Plant Problems
Learn how to avoid the many plant problems you’ll run into when gardening – pests, diseases, and more.
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 …
Anthracnose: Preventing Leaf Spots and Blights On Your Plants
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 …
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Squash Vine Borer: Protecting Your Food Crops From These Pests
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 …
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Downy Mildew: How To Stop This Plant Disease Before It Starts
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 …
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Fungus Gnat Larvae: How To Kill Them Off Quickly
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 …
Botrytis Cinerea: How to Prevent and Control It
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 …
Mealybugs: Making Pseudococcidae Pests Go Away For Good
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 …
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Rat Proof Garden: How To Get Rid Of Rodents In Garden Spaces
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 …
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Crabgrass: How To Get Rid Of This Weed For Good
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 …