7 Houseplant Pests You Should Check For in December
Just because cold weather is here, it doesn’t mean all plant pests go into hiding! Join plant enthusiast Briana Yablonski to learn seven common houseplant pests to watch for this winter.
9 Camellia Pests to Watch For: ID and Management
Camellias are stunners in the garden. Whether you’re looking for some color and blooms in the colder months or a dense hedge to create a perimeter for your garden, the camellia is an excellent choice—you can even grow camellias in pots!
What’s Eating My Cabbage? 15 Common Cabbage Pests
Are you wondering what’s eating holes in your cabbage leaves? There are many potential culprits. Learn which pests might be chewing holes in your cabbages, what they look like, and tips to deal with them with gardening expert, Liessa Bowen.
Spotted Lanternflies: How to ID and Manage Them in the Garden
Whether you’re already seeing spotted lanternflies at home or anticipate that they may spread to your region soon, you’re probably wondering about these invasive pests. Exactly how detrimental are they to the garden? Are they dangerous? What do they look like, and how do I manage them? Plant biologist Emily Estep will give you all the basics on spotted lanternflies, including how to ID them during their multiple stages and how to manage them in the garden.
7 Common Fall Vegetable Garden Pests
Just because cooler weather is here, it doesn’t mean all your garden pests are gone. In this article, farmer Briana Yablonski shares some common fall vegetable pests to look out for.
Do Chrysanthemums Provide Natural Pest Control?
Not only are chrysanthemums jewels of the fall display, they also boast a hidden talent. Hardy garden mums contain chemical extracts that repel and control common garden pests. Whether through aromatic flowers and foliage or concentrated insecticides, mums have versatile applications. Justify adding a few more to your autumnal arrangement to enjoy time outside and healthy plants. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the underlying attributes of these fall favorites.
Rose Chafer Beetles: Identification and Management
The chafer rose beetle loves roses as much as we do, but its palette doesn’t end there. They have a voracious appetite for the tender growth of flowers, buds, and leaves on many trees, shrubs, and perennials. Explore the indicators of this pest and signs of when to manage its spread with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
7 Common Bean Pests to Look For This Season
Leaf-sucking insects and bean-eating worms threaten your tender bean harvest! With some prevention techniques, we’ll ensure these bugs stay far away from your precious crops. Learn the seven bean pests that target susceptible plants alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
13 Patio Plants That Will Keep Away The Bees
Avoid stinging bees with these fragrant or flowerless plants. You’ll have beautiful herbs without having to worry about stingers poking your skin. Keep your pets, children, and those allergic to bees safe with these 13 plants that ward off insects. Join longtime grower Jerad Bryant and find the best ones for your patio.
13 Common Watermelon Pests: How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Them
Don't let these common garden pests ruin your beautiful watermelon patch that you've worked so hard on. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss lists the most common insects that will come for your melons and tells how to prevent and eradicate them.
9 Pollinator-Safe Pest Control Methods for Your Garden
No one wants to let pests destroy their garden, but insecticides can do damage to important pollinator populations. Join beekeeper Melissa Strauss as she discusses some of the ways she controls pests in the garden, without harming beneficial pollinators.
Homemade Insecticide Sprays: Do They Really Work?
If you want to avoid synthetic pesticides or save some cash on organic sprays, you may be thinking of using homemade options. But do these DIY insecticide sprays work? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn the answer.