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Plant Problems

Learn how to avoid the many plant problems you’ll run into when gardening – pests, diseases, and more.

Anthracnose

Anthracnose: Preventing Leaf Spots and Blights On Your Plants

Last updated January 10, 2019

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

Squash Vine Borer

Squash Vine Borer Control and Prevention

Last updated February 27, 2019

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 Control and Prevention

Downy mildew closeup on basil

Downy Mildew: How To Stop This Plant Disease Before It Starts

Last updated January 2, 2019

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

Fungus gnat larvae

Fungus Gnat Larvae: How To Kill Them Off Quickly

Last updated February 1, 2019

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

Botrytis cinerea

Botrytis Cinerea: How to Prevent and Control It

Last updated February 1, 2019

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

Mealybugs

Mealybugs: Making Pseudococcidae Pests Go Away For Good

Last updated January 2, 2019

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

Rat Proof Garden

Rat Proof Garden: How To Get Rid Of Rodents In Garden Spaces

Last updated January 2, 2019

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

Crabgrass: How To Get Rid Of This Weed For Good

Last updated October 3, 2019

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 …

Read moreCrabgrass: How To Get Rid Of This Weed For Good

Delia antiqua maggots on leek

Root Maggots On The Rampage: Wiping Out Delia Species Pests

Last updated January 10, 2019

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

Scale Insects

Scale Insects: Treatment, Prevention, and Control

Last updated March 2, 2019

Ew, scale insects! Whether flat against leaves or fruit, or lumpy bumps on branches or stems, this widespread superfamily of insects is well over 8000 species strong. Many of them …

Read moreScale Insects: Treatment, Prevention, and Control

Whiteflies

Whiteflies: How To Wipe Out These Tiny White Insects For Good

Last updated December 2, 2019

Much like aphids, whiteflies are a scourge in the garden. These tiny pale pests suck the sap from plants and spread diseases. Worse yet, they’re so miniscule that they can …

Read moreWhiteflies: How To Wipe Out These Tiny White Insects For Good

Wireworm

Wireworm Woes: Identify, Prevent, and Control These Pests

Last updated October 3, 2019

The long-lived, hungry wireworm can wreak havoc on the agricultural sector. With a diverse choice of common crops as their target, these click beetle larvae seek out and chew through …

Read moreWireworm Woes: Identify, Prevent, and Control These Pests

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