Learn how to avoid the many plant problems you’ll run into when gardening – pests, diseases, and more.
Have you ever stepped out into the garden, only to discover that it looks like someone snipped through the main stem of one of your plants with a pair of …
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In late summer, your pumpkin patch starts showing odd signs of wilt. It’s patchy at first, but you start noticing yellowed and darkened leaves, wilted vines, and you may actually …
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You’re starting to find holes in the leaves of your kale, and for that matter, in your cabbage, brussels sprouts, or other brassica-family plants. The leaves of the neat rows …
There’s something crawling along the leaves of your arugula, and it looks like a little inchworm. It’s green, and it is snacking as it goes, leaving holes throughout your plants. …
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Have you ever had a plant which appears to be starting to turn yellow in patches, or which has super-fine webs all over it but you can’t see any spiders? …
When you step into your yard to relax in the evening, the last thing you want to see is a line of ants plodding along what appears to be a …
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Although it has many beneficial uses, creeping charlie or ground ivy is most commonly viewed as a weed. Perhaps you’ve recently found yourself wondering how to kill or control it. …
As gardeners, we’re always looking for an edge… Something that’ll prevent pests, diseases, and make our lives easier out there in the garden. A long-time favorite of both beginner and …
As far as plant diseases go, there are none more annoying, frustrating, and hair-pulling than fungus issues. Whether you’re growing microgreens, houseplants, or veggies, plant fungus like powdery mildew can absolutely …
Has damping off got you down? Do you weep with sorrow as your little green darlings turn brown? Do their roots sport white webbing like some Halloween decoration someone left …
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Are there suddenly holes in the leaves of your favorite plants? A common culprit is the Japanese beetle. Although the insect is only ½ inch in length, it can do …
There’s nothing worse… You’ve cultivated an amazing garden, full of lush greens and veggies, only to have it relentlessly attacked by grasshoppers. Unlike many garden pests, which focus on one …
Read moreHow to Get Rid of Grasshoppers: Natural Grasshopper Control