The damage from leafrollers is usually not severe. It can start as a minor problem on fruit trees, just a few curled leaves maybe, spoiling the look of the plants. After a time, the fruits may look scarred and deformed...
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Using Manure in Your Vegetable Garden: Basic Guide
It is very beneficial to use manure in the vegetable garden. For centuries, farmers and gardeners have been using it as fertilizer to aid in the development of healthy crops. What is Manure? Manure refers to the organic...
15 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Cutworms
If you notice fat, grayish brown, greasy-looking worms on your tomatoes or other plants, those might be cutworms. Plants may also appear to have been chopped off at the base and ruined. This is the night-time damage of...
9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Lace bugs
If your plant leaves look blanched with gray or yellowish spots, it could be a sign of lace bug damage. These garden pests attack the foliage of azalea, sycamore, rhododendron, and other trees and shrubs. Damage is...
Uses for Lime in the Garden
Many farmers know that adding garden lime to the soil reduces its acidity, thus allowing nutrients to be taken up by the growing plants. There are many uses for lime in the garden. Some gardeners refer to it as a...
10 Best Types of Garden Mulch
Laying down mulch in garden beds may be an arduous task but is undoubtedly one that pays off in the long run. Mulching is a common practice that farmers use to suppress weeds and improve garden soil quality. Below are...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Plants
If your plant leaves are covered with a white, waxy substance and the surfaces feel like sticky honeydew, that’s a sign you may have whiteflies on your plants. These insects feed on plant sap, causing the leaves to turn...
Damsel Bug Garden Benefits and How to Attract Them
One way of controlling pests is to use beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps. Damsel bugs are beneficial and you should encourage them in your organic garden. Natural means of pest control are...
Cruciferous Vegetables (Ultimate List & Guide)
One family of vegetables that have been proven to be very healthy and nutritious is cruciferous vegetables. Science and health experts are turning attention to the food people eat, making connections between good health...
12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
There is a morning when you find a few fruit flies flying about the kitchen. A day or two later the few have become many and action is needed to get rid of them quickly. These annoying insects can transfer bacteria to...