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!

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.

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.