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 ...
What to Do if You Have Lace Bugs in Your Garden
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, ...