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!

White squash leaves with a person holding a piece with bare hand, appearing to have crop attached to the plant near a concrete pathway

Plant Problems

Why Are the Leaves on my Squash Turning White?

Did your lush squash leaves slowly turn a powdery white over time? You’re probably dealing with a common squash disease, powdery mildew. In this guide, gardening expert Madison Moulton explains why the leaves on your squash are turning white and what you should do about it.

A cluster of small black aphids covers the stem and young leaves of a plant, causing visible curling and damage to the foliage.

Garden Pests

7 Common Bean Pests to Look For This Season

Leaf-sucking insects and bean-eating worms threaten your tender bean harvest! With some prevention techniques, we’ll ensure these bugs stay far away from your precious crops. Learn the seven bean pests that target susceptible plants alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

Aggressive fall weeds, spreading and covering significant ground, appearing dense and green

Weeds

Don’t Let These 11 Aggressive Weeds Take Over Your Garden This Fall

Fall rains and cool weather invite pesky, aggressive weeds that quickly overrun cultivated gardens. If you know how to identify them when they’re young, you can easily weed the seedlings before they grow out of control. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares these 11 common weeds to watch for at the growing season’s end.

Cape Leadwort displays clusters of bright blue to pale blue flowers and narrow, elongated dark green leaves growing alternately along the stems, and is among the plants you shouldn't touch.

Plant Problems

13 Harmful Plants You Shouldn’t Touch

Nobody wants to come in from a hike or weeding session to find their arms or legs covered with an itchy or painful rash. Unfortunately, some plants produce irritants that can cause this type of discomfort. Join plant expert Briana Yablonski to learn a list of plants you shouldn’t touch.

A close-up of Capsella bursa-pastoris, commonly known as shepherd's purse. The plant features its distinctive heart-shaped seed pods and small white flowers. The foliage is green and delicate, with the seed pods prominently visible against a blurred natural background.

Weeds

23 Common Lawn Weeds and How to Manage Them

Weeding is no one’s favorite garden task, but some weeds can make a real mess of things, including your lawn. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss helps to identify common weeds that you might come across, and how to get rid of them.

The Allium flower features a spherical cluster of small, star-shaped blossoms in shades of purple atop a tall, slender stalk, and its scent helps keep away bees.

Garden Pests

13 Patio Plants That Will Keep Away The Bees

Avoid stinging bees with these fragrant or flowerless plants. You’ll have beautiful herbs without having to worry about stingers poking your skin. Keep your pets, children, and those allergic to bees safe with these 13 plants that ward off insects. Join longtime grower Jerad Bryant and find the best ones for your patio.