Plant Problems

Learn how to avoid the many plant problems you'll run into when gardening - pests, diseases, and more. We provide treatment and prevention tips!

Pillbug or roly poly bug.

Garden Pests

Pill Bugs: Are They Friends Or Foes?

Whether you call them roly poly bugs or pill bugs, these little critters are nature's garbage disposal. But are they good guests in the yard? Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen answers all your questions.

Leaf miner

Garden Pests

How to Identify and Control Leaf Miner

The leaf miner chews trails through leaves, disfiguring foliage and leaving it open to fungal disease. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen discusses how to identify and control these damaging pests in your garden.

An overhead macro image of a dark-winged fungus gnat on the surface of soil. The underbelly of the fly is light orange, and the dorsal region is iridescent black, with hints of blue and turquoise.

Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats

Fungus gnats alone aren't too bad, but the fungus gnat larvae are downright destructive. Epic Gardening Founder Kevin Espiritu explains the control methods for these dastardly pests!

Botrytis cinerea on strawberries.

Plant Diseases

How to Prevent and Treat Botrytis Cinerea

Botrytis cinerea goes by many names: gray mold, ash mold, or ghost spot. If you spot any signs of this problem in your garden, it's important to act quickly. Kevin Espiritu explains how to treat and prevent Botrytis cinerea in this complete guide.

Three white mealybugs appearing bright while crawling on a deep green plant having a waxy and smooth surface

Garden Pests

How to Remove and Prevent Mealybugs

Mealybugs are a common sight in gardens, and this form of scale insect can be an annoyance. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen explains everything you need to know to remove and prevent these bugs indoors and out.