Strawberry plants are one of the easiest fruit plants to add to your garden, but that doesn't mean you won't encounter common strawberry pests and diseases. Pests and diseases love strawberry plants ...
11 Citrus Tree Pests and Diseases That Can Destroy Your Grove
People who live in subtropical or tropical regions are lucky because they can grow citrus fruits, but the downside is that these trees come with plenty of pests and diseases. Some of these problems ...
Growing Sugarcane: How to Plant and Care For This Sweet Treat
There's a reason why sugarcane is the number one commercially harvested plant in the world - it's a sweet treat. Grown in the billions of tons, it provides up to 70 percent of the world's commercial ...
13 Common Basil Plant Pests and Diseases
Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs to grow, thanks to its fragrance and delicious flavor. It's also one of the easiest herbs to grow, so when your basil plants start to die, you wonder ...
Goosegrass: How to Plant and Use This Beneficial “Weed”
I used to think that goosegrass was an annoying weed that stuck to my socks anytime I walked outside. It grows anywhere from paths and gardens to disturbed areas and lawns. It returns every year ...
How to Grow Horsetail in Your Garden
Horsetail is one of the most low-maintenance plants out there. In addition to providing visual interest and texture to your property, it also helps to build soil health, and has numerous household and ...
How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Crown and Root Gall
When you think about how many pests and diseases can affect your food gardens, you could be forgiven for thinking it's easier just to buy all your groceries and forget about gardening. Crown and ...
How to Prevent and Get Rid of the Destructive Peachtree Borer in Your Garden
The peachtree borer is one of the worse pests that infect peach, cherry, plum, and other stone fruit trees. The immature larvae are responsible for the destruction, chewing underneath the bark of the ...
Why Are My Carrots Dying? Common Carrot Plant Pests and Diseases
Realizing that your carrot plants are dying is always heartbreaking, and it probably means that one of the common carrot pests and diseases is taking over your plants. The first step is to figure ...