Alternaria Leaf Spot Prevention And Treatment
Alternaria leaf spot or other alternaria diseases don’t spell immediate doom for your plants. Find out how to treat it in our disease guide!
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!
Sweat Bees: Friend or Foe in the Garden?
Have you ever been out working in your garden and suddenly discover you have a tiny bee sitting happily on your arm? These little creatures are sweat bees, and it likely thinks your sweat is delicious. But what exactly are sweat bees? Are they friend or foe? What do sweat bees do for us, and … Read more
Anthracnose: Preventing Leaf Spots and Blights
We all know when leaves begin to get spotted, there’s a problem. While there’s a lot of causes, today we’ll focus on one particular one: anthracnose. This fungal disease is widespread, affecting all sorts of plants from fruits and vegetables through grains, trees (both fruiting and non-fruiting), and ornamental plants. It is not generally fatal … Read more
Squash Vine Borer Control and Prevention
The squash vine borer is a common pest that can kill squash vines off horribly. We explain how to prevent and control these annoying pests!
Fusarium Wilt, Blight, And Rot: Treatment & Control
Anyone who’s been gardening for a while is familiar with the dreaded fusarium wilt. Also called damping off, this fungal disease causes newly-sprouted seedling stems to collapse. It’s frustrating, but it’s certainly not unknown. But did you know that fusarium itself is a widespread genus of multiple species which can also cause a number of … Read more
Downy Mildew Control And Treatment
Learn how to identify and discover downy mildew symptoms on plants. Here’s how to treat and prevent this damaging water mold once and for all!
Fungus Gnats: Getting Rid Of Them Quickly
Fungus gnats aren’t too bad, but their fungus gnat larvae are downright destructive. We explain control methods for these dastardly pests!
Botrytis Cinerea: How to Prevent and Control It
Botrytis cinerea goes by many names: grey mold, ash mold, or ghost spot. We explain treatment and management tips you can use on botrytis!
Mealybugs: Eliminating Pseudococcidae Pests
Mealybugs are a common sight in gardens, and this form of scale insect can be an annoyance. We explain control strategies and treatment!
Rat Proof Garden: How To Get Rid Of Rodents In Garden Spaces
Your garden is your pride and joy, and you put a lot of time and effort into making it flourish. So you’re going to want a rat proof garden. As a gardener, rodents are one of your biggest nightmares. They eat your crops, leave droppings everywhere, spread disease, and hide in the most inconspicuous places. … Read more
Crabgrass: How To Get Rid Of This Weed For Good
Crabgrass can invade and conquer your lawn if you give it a chance. Little tufts of quick-growing wild grasses can create trip hazards, and it’ll spread like wildfire wherever there’s any open space. So what’s the best way to get rid of crabgrass? Is there a good crabgrass treatment? Today, I’ll tell you everything that … Read more
Root Maggots On The Rampage: Wiping Out Delia Species Pests
If you’re noticing a proliferation of flies, and your brassicas or root vegetables are starting to yellow, it’s a warning sign. You may have an infestation of root maggots. These fly larvae are no joke! Hungrily, they will chew through your plants, causing them to lose vigor, wilt, yellow, and possibly die off. Rescuing your … Read more
