After emerging from their eggs, cabbage worms instantly start feeding on surrounding plant parts. They’ll go after crops like broccoli, kale, cauliflower, lettuce, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. As a result, it is...
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10 Marigold Garden Benefits and How to Grow
It is easy to understand why some marigolds are popular pot plants. They add bright orange and yellow splashes to patios, porches, and verandas. Besides that, there are many advantages to planting them in and around the...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Spotted Lanternflies (Lycorma delicatula)
In recent years, spotted lanternflies have started to spread across agriculture and other industries. Infestations began to be a problem in Pennsylvania in 2014 [1]. These prettily marked, colorful insects are so...
Arbico Organics Review: Organic Gardening Supplies
For those seeking organic gardening products, Arbico Organics is the go-to online supplier. They sell a wide range of growing supplies, pest control, and weed control products. The 20th century saw major developments in...
13 Benefits of Earthworm Castings & How to Make
The modest earthworm and its nutrient-rich castings (vermicast) have numerous benefits in producing healthy soil, plants, and crops [1]. Belonging to the phylum Annelida, earthworms were once considered lowly and...
12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Plants
For farmers and gardeners, mealybugs are tiny, soft-bodied insects that fall among the pests that harm plants. They suck on plant juices, damaging and weakening the plant. Mealy bugs appear in masses as white cotton...
6 Molasses Garden Benefits and Uses
If you’ve looked at recipes for compost tea, you might have spotted people recommending that you add molasses. This might seem a bit strange, but this substance can have many benefits for your soil. From the...
Good and Bad Basil Companion Plants
Though it is an herb, basil thrives best in the company of some vegetables or a select few herbs. Below are some great companions to grow with it. Companion planting is great because of the mutual benefits enjoyed from...
21 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
Among the pests that attack and feed on plants are Japanese beetles. Damage can be extensive as they eat in groups, feeding on flowers, vegetable crops, and fruit trees. Adult Japanese beetles are most active from late...
14 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Thrips on Plants
A closer inspection through a magnifying glass may confirm a worrying infestation of plant-feeding thrips. If you are an organic gardener, there are many natural ways to get rid of this pest problem. Thrips damage...