Flea Beetles, scientifically known as Alticini, are tiny invasive little pests that love to munch on the leaves, roots, and tubers of plants in the Brassicaceae and Solanaceae families. The Brassicaceae family aka...
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How to Plant Onions: All You Need to Know
Onions are high in fiber and other vitamins which make them approved for healthy heart diets. Onion comes in different varieties and flavors and is used in many recipes, both raw and cooked. If adding it to your next...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Sawflies
Sawflies (so named because of the shape of the tube-like organ the female uses to pierce open plants to lay its eggs in) are in the same group as bees, ants, and wasps. It resembles a fly but is more like a wasp, only...
Using Vinegar to Kill Weeds: The Ultimate Guide
Vinegar is being used for almost everything from a method for losing weight to being added to cleaning solutions for indoor use. This is because it contains, to various degrees, acetic acid. Acetic acid is a byproduct...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Stink Bugs in Garden
Stink bugs or green soldier bugs are voracious plant raiders that ruin millions of dollars’ worth of crops globally each year. They acquired their name because of the foul odor they emit when threatened or...
Squash Companion Plants: Good and Bad Neighbors
The squash vegetable, like most plants, are picky about who their neighbors are. In fact, good and bad companions can affect the growth and production of your squash plants. There is so much you can do with this...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Leaf-Footed Bugs (Leptoglossus)
Gardening is a way to relax, grow your own food, and get down on your hands and knees with nature. When destructive insects such as the leaf-footed bug get into your garden and decimate your plants, it is frustrating...
Wood Ash in Garden: 11 Practical Uses
Those lucky enough to have a wood stove may find themselves stymied when it comes to the wood ash they continuously clean from the fire pit . There is an alternate use for everything, and wood ash is no exception. One...
12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Black Vine Weevil in Garden
It is that time of year again when farmers are going in, and amateur and professional gardeners alike are having to brush up on pests. There are critters, insects, and various enemies that will go to work to ensure your...
21 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Cucumber Beetles on Plants
As any good farmer knows, a successful harvest is dependent on knowing the enemies of your crops. One such formidable pest is the cucumber beetle, which is a killer of cucurbits (cucumbers, pumpkin, melons, squash...