Pests are unruly plant predators. They relish your tomatoes before you get the chance! Instead of letting them flourish, learn what they need to survive so you can halt them in their tracks. Join seasoned tomato grower Jerad Bryant to discover how to handle tomato russet mites.
Ants are more common than humans! They’re abundant worldwide, and they love living in the garden. Learn how to get rid of them, and why you may want to leave them be instead. Join environmentalist Jerad Bryant to learn how to tackle the ant infestations in your yard.
Tomato hornworms make quick work of devouring otherwise healthy tomato plants. While the North American natives become pollinating hawkmoths, their work on our crops leads to fruit loss. To deter the hearty caterpillars, implement tomato companions with pest-repelling qualities. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines favorites that contribute to a balanced garden system.
Dahlias are popular, and not just with gardeners; pests like them, too! Find out what's eating your beautiful dahlias and how you can save them from garden insects that will ruin your flowers.
Most gardeners spend years battling aphids, beetles, and other destructive pests with sprays and treatments that offer temporary relief. Thankfully, there's a smarter approach that works with nature instead of against it. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to use nasturtiums as trap plants for pest control.
Hungry birds peck at berries, fruits, and vegetables. They run off with nutritious harvests! Instead of letting them wreak havoc in your garden, try these easy strategies for protecting the site. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares seven organic-friendly ways to discourage hungry birds.
It's unusual to talk about wanting to attract wasps. But these insects are valuable members of the garden ecosystem. Whether you want to attract them or avoid them, it's good to know which plants they like. Here are some of their favorites to add or take away from your garden!
Sweet corn envelops the taste of summer, with a much sweeter and fresher taste when it's homegrown. Corn earworms steal some of the joy as a common pest that can pop up throughout the season, especially with later yields. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to prevent and manage the corn invaders for the most starchy goodness.
You might not know it, given their stinging reputation, but wasps are extremely helpful in the garden. Pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss makes the case for appreciating these flying frenemies, rather than chasing them off.
Biting insects are the last ones you want in your garden! These pesky critters target your soft skin when you least expect it. Instead of swatting them, try planting these 19 container plants around your yard. They’ll help you battle the biters so they stay far from the garden.
Integrated pest management, or IPM for short, is a comprehensive strategy for battling pests and diseases in the garden. Instead of stepping in to remove the problem, it involves prevention, monitoring, and data to make informed decisions to reduce pests. Join longtime gardener Jerad Bryant in finding a pest management system that works well for you and your garden.
Coral bells brighten the understory and potted display with bold leaves and rich mottling. The durable native species and their cultivars suffer few pests, but they aren’t immune to damage from common garden offenders. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in which Heuchera pests to scout for this season.