Squash Bugs: Flat Destructive Beetles
One of the most hated pests is the dreaded squash bug. Much like many common pests in the warmth of the spring and summer growing season, they suck plant juices …
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 Cabbage Worms Organically
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 …
Cabbage Loopers: All About Trichoplusia Ni And How To Eliminate Them
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. …
Spider Mites: Webspinning Pest Insects
Spider mites are common arachnid-family pests that go after many garden plants. We’re sharing management and control strategies to use!
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. …
Neem Oil: Garden Pest And Disease Fighter
Neem oil is an almost magical compound in your garden for preventing pests, fungus, and bacteria. We share how it works and application tips!
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 …