The best natural pest control doesn’t require chemicals. It’s more about mechanical and cultural conditions than it is about spraying pests as you notice them. If you’re wondering how to keep insect pests at bay in your garden, experienced gardener Sarah Jay has seven tips to help you out.
While sprays work for the moment, knowing how to deal with aphids naturally is the way to control them in your garden for the long run. Sprays can reduce the effectiveness of other forms of pest control, and there are multiple strategies you can employ. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses seven ways to keep them at bay.
The best time to deal with spring garden pests is before you see damage. Gardening expert Madison Moulton covers the most common early-season pests and shares practical strategies for keeping them under control.
Dragon fruit is on the rise in popularity in our home gardens for good reason - its colorful, sweet fruits and unique cacti form. If your tropical succulent shows signs of stress or damage beyond growing conditions, a few common pitahaya offenders may be the cause.
Japanese beetles make quick work of devouring otherwise healthy plants. For several weeks in the summer, they feed on a wide range of hosts. To minimize damage and deter the hungry insects, gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights their least favorite selections so we may reduce the draw while maintaining whole specimens.
Is your cauliflower looking a little worse for wear? People aren't the only ones that like to eat this brassica; many insects do, too. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss how to identify and treat common cauliflower pests.
Autumn in the garden is pumpkin time, and we are ready! Pumpkins and other squash are not immune to pests. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses common pumpkin pests and how you can get rid of them.
If you spotted caterpillars munching on fall crops like kale, cabbage, broccoli, and turnips, you’re probably dealing with cabbage worms. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to naturally control these harmful caterpillars.
When the leaves begin to turn and the air takes on a chill, most pests go to sleep. But that doesn’t mean it’s time for you to do the same! Master naturalist and experienced gardener Sarah Jay provides tips for your fall integrated pest management regimen.
If you notice aphids in the fall garden, don’t think they’ll go away on their own. In this article, farmer Briana Yablonski shares tips for preventing and controlling aphids this fall.
Spider mites are unruly pests that quickly explode in population size! They’ll overwhelm tired and thirsty plants in summer and fall. Learn which types of mites are common in home gardens, and discover how to combat them for the safety of your plants.
Cat poop is the last thing you want to see next to your plants! It’s yucky near your crops, and it’s best not to grow vegetables where there’s lots of it. Cat lover and backyard gardener Jerad Bryant shares how to both handle and prevent cat poop in the garden beds.