Lace bugs sound like the sweet, grandmothers of the insect world. They should be the sort of bugs that spend their lives sunning themselves on broad leaves, supporting gardens, and making the whole ...
How to Deal With Root Weevils and Snout Beetles in the Garden
The world is full of root weevils. That’s a scary thought, isn’t it? There are strawberry root weevils, rough strawberry weevils, lilac root weevils, citrus root weevils, black vine weevils, and the ...
How to Control and Deal With Squash Bugs in Your Garden
If you’ve ever grown pumpkins, you’ve probably seen squash bugs crawling around in your garden. They're one of the most common pests for cucurbits. Whether it’s zucchini, pumpkins, butternut, melons, ...
10 Ways to Get Rid of Imported Cabbageworms from Your Plants
Damage to food crops, flowers, and many other plants frustrates gardeners no matter where they live, but it's all a part of gardening. One of the most common garden pests is imported cabbageworms. ...
9 Fig Tree Problems and What Causes Them
Figs are an absolute pleasure to grow in the home garden or orchard. They're beautiful and they reward you with such delicious treats. However, they require a little bit of work and effort to secure ...
13 Sweet Potato Plant Problems (and How to Solve Them)
Sweet potatoes are some of the most versatile, nutrient-dense vegetables you can grow. They multiply quickly in the right environment and are quite low-maintenance. They can adapt to a wide range of ...
Cane Borer: How to Control and Stop This Pest from Ruining Your Plants
There’s something annoyingly sneaky about cane borers. Aphids, caterpillars, and slugs are upfront about their designs on my garden, but cane borers would rather hide away and eat out of sight. They ...
13 Celery Plant Problems and How to Solve Them
Celery is a staple at grocery stores everywhere, but it rarely makes an appearance in our backyard gardens. Many gardeners don’t consider growing celery because they've heard it's impossible to grow ...
13 Peach Tree Problems and How to Deal With Them
If there is a fruit more synonymous with summer than peaches, I'd love to know what it is. There is no comparison to biting into a sun-warmed peach picked off the tree just before eating. But you ...