Once the larvae begin to feed on the roots of plants, they limit the nutrients and restrict moisture. The first symptoms resemble other problems like root rot or drought, so examining the rest of the ...
14 Deadly Tomatillos Pests, Diseases, and Plant Problems
You'll often find them in Mexican and Central/South American cuisine, where they're transformed into salsa verde and added to soups, stews, and various fillings. Have you been having issues growing ...
14 Insidious Radish Pests and Diseases
If you love radishes, you've likely tried to grow them at least a few times so far. These low-maintenance root vegetables are fiery and delicious, and tend to thrive with neglect. That said, some ...
6 Clever Methods to Protect Berries From Birds
Who doesn't love grabbing fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and huckleberries off the bush? Know who loves berries just as much as people do? Birds. They can't resist a ripe, juicy berry, ...
How to Use a Mustard Pour to Combat Destructive Insects
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 ...