Growing food is difficult enough without crawling interlopers wreaking havoc. Slugs, snails, beetle larvae, and cutworms are just a few species that can annihilate our plants. Many of the methods we ...
12 Common Problems When Growing Apples and What to Do About Them
Oh, the humble apple: a prolific provider in the home orchard. They're easy to grow and there are a lot of varieties. Unfortunately, along with the tasty fruit, you may end up with a few problems when ...
The Best Ways to Use Garlic for Pest Control in the Garden
I don't think I've experienced a single day without having garlic in my house. I toss it into pretty much every savory dish I prepare, and it's astonishingly medicinal too. That makes it invaluable to ...
What’s That Foam on My Plants? Get To Know Spittlebugs
Have you ever noticed a frothy patch of spittle on one of your garden plants? I have! Just the other day, I walked past my rosemary, and right on a leaf was a patch of spittle. It looked like someone ...
Leafrollers: How to Identify, Deal With, and Prevent This Garden Pest
Hands up if you have experienced the annoying garden pest known as leafroller. If you're new to gardening, it won't take long before you'll see them. If you are experienced, you're probably very ...
How to Identify and Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs
Whether you have a tiny garden or a large homestead, you know a thing or two about bugs. Some kill our plants, others can make us sick, and then there are those that are simply a pain in the ...
12 Common Almond Tree Pests and Diseases and How to Get Rid of Them
Almonds are the perfect snack for traveling or in-between errands. Plus, they're gorgeous trees with lots of fragrant blossoms. No wonder so many gardeners grow this tree in their backyard. Sadly, ...
13 Common Allium Plant Pests and Diseases and How to Deal With Them
The allium family of plants has some of the most common and best-loved food crops in the world, with a variety of flavorful and healthy options like onions, chives, garlic, leeks, and scallions. But ...
13 Common Hosta Pests and Diseases and What to do About Them
Hostas are true shade-lovers. If you want to add color and texture to a shady part of your garden, this is your plant. While they're usually pretty tough, like all plants, hosta plants can suffer from ...