Spider Mites: Everything You Need To Know
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? …
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!
How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally: 13 Ant Control Tips
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 …
Creeping Charlie: How to Get Rid of Ground Ivy
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. …
20+ Neem Oil Uses In The Garden and Beyond
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 …
How to Treat Plant Fungus with Baking Soda
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 …
Damping Off: How to Prevent and Control Seedling Wilt
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 …
How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
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 …
How to Get Rid of Grasshoppers: Natural Grasshopper Control
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 …
Make Garlic Spray for Pests and Plant Diseases
The mythology behind garlic is long and storied. From vampires to devils to werewolves, garlic is purported to do anything and everything. While those stories may just be myths, garlic …
Powdery Mildew: Treatment and Prevention
Growing your own veggies and herbs is always a challenge, but nothing gets me more frustrated than when I have to battle powdery mildew. It’s one of the most common …
The 39 Most Invasive Plant Species in California
If you’re a gardener in California (or other states in the Pacific Northwest), chances are good you’ve had to battle one of these 39 invasive species. I personally can go …
16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy
Most of us gardeners assume that the people that run our local garden center are knowledgeable and know exactly what they’re selling – and for the most part, that’s true. …