Spinosad Spray: What It Is And Its Uses
One of the most potent organic insecticides out there, spinosad spray, comes from soil bacteria. But how should you use it? We explain!
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!
Foxtail Weed Control: Preventing Foxtail Grass
Any pet owner knows to keep the foxtail weed population down to protect their animals or livestock. We discuss control methods for this weed.
Corn Smut: Bad For Corn, But Delicious
Corn smut is a fungal disease of corn. At the same time, it’s considered a delicacy in Mexican cuisine. We discuss this edible plant disease!
Milky Spore Powder: Is It Effective?
Milky spore powder or granules have long been used for Japanese beetle grub prevention. But is this method effective? We discuss milky spore!
Tarnished Plant Bug: Piercing Plant Parasite
The tarnished plant bug, sometimes called lygus bug, can take a devastating toll on fruit and vegetable plants. We explore control methods!
BT Spray: Useful Bacterial Organic Pesticide
Both BT spray and powder are commonly-used organic pesticides. But what exactly is BT? We provide insight on these useful soil bacteria!
Clubroot: Common Brassica Root Disease
Clubroot strikes out against cruciferous plants, reducing their ability to absorb water from the soil. We explore preventative measures.
Blossom End Rot: Tomato Grower’s Terror
Blossom end rot is a major issue for most tomato growers, but it can impact other veggies as well. We discuss what it is and how to stop it!
Is A Snail An Insect? All About Snails
While they’re common in gardens, many don’t know much about snails. Is a snail an insect pest or something else? We explore this topic!
Raspberry Fruitworm: Fruit-Feeding Larvae
The raspberry fruitworm is a pest of raspberries, loganberries, wild blackberries, boysenberries, & more. We discuss prevention and control!
Darkling Beetle Problems: Prevention and Management
The darkling beetle is often recognized as an agricultural pest, but not in the field. We discuss them in detail and help you manage them.
Harlequin Bug: A Pretty Brassica Pest
The harlequin bug is a huge fan of your brassica plants and can lay waste to a brassica garden. We explain how to keep them at bay!