Fire blight is a contagious and destructive bacterial disease. It can affect many fruit trees and ornamental plants. It can also spread quickly if not managed appropriately. The good news is that there are natural ways...
Apple trees can be such a joy to grow. You could be tending to a large orchard or simply enjoying a single tree in your backyard. However, apple scab often stands in the way of a good harvest. This common fungal disease...
If you grow fruit trees like plums, pears, cherries, or apricots, and you see the leaves turning brown and shriveling, you could have a pear slug problem. Despite their name, these pests aren’t true slugs but...
Not only do sweet potatoes produce delicious tubers, but they’re also low-maintenance and easy to grow. Sweet potatoes are a great crop to add to your garden. They can be grown in pots or a spot in your backyard...
Want to turn your garden into a haven for bees, wasps, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other helpful pollinators? Planting perennial flowers is a fantastic way to do it. These plants bring vibrant color yearly. They also...
Japanese beetles may look shiny and harmless. However, they can quickly become one of the most destructive pests in your garden. These pests feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruit of various plants [1]. While chemical...
It is so delightful when your strawberry plants produce a bumper crop of ripe, juicy red berries. To get the best and tastiest fruits, consider some key factors when choosing companion plants for your strawberry patch...
If you’ve ever planted corn and soybeans only to watch the seeds fail to sprout, or if there is poor germination, seed corn maggots might be to blame. These soil-dwelling pests often destroy certain germinating...
If you see brownish-gray, elongated armored bugs moving in your garden or moist areas in your yard, they might be sow bugs. Also known as woodlice, these small creatures may resemble miniature armadillos. While they...
Growing your own food is a joy, but replanting everything each year can get a little tiresome. That’s where perennial vegetables come in. These are the hardy, low-maintenance plants that keep coming back year...