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!

Rat in the garden.

Garden Pests

10 Ways to Keep Rats Out of the Garden

When you have devoted countless hours to meticulously care for your garden, the last thing you want to worry about is a rodent infestation that destroys it all. Pest expert Michael from Richland Pest & Bee Control lists 10 ways you can tackle rats in the garden.

Clusters of tiny, circular, light brown bumps densely cover the surface of a green stem, some appearing slightly raised, with small parts of the green plant still visible beneath.

Garden Pests

How to Control and Prevent Scale Insects

Scale insects are common pests, but not difficult ones to tackle if you know how to control and prevent them. Learn all about scale insects and how to get rid of them in this complete guide by horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen.

Common Hedge Diseases

Plant Diseases

Common Hedge Problems and How To Treat Them

While hedges are tough, they are not immune to problems. From powdery mildew to bronze foliage and more, it's important to tackle problems as soon as they arise. Look out for these common hedge problems and learn how to treat and prevent them.