Are your plants affected by leaf spots? Leaf spot diseases can be a problem for many gardeners, causing leaves to develop brown, yellow, tan, orange-red, or black spots [1]. Leaf spot diseases can eventually weaken your...
Have you ever noticed black, sooty mold growing on your plants? It’s unsightly, and if you ignore it, it can cause damage to your plants. Fortunately, there are several natural ways to get rid of it. This post...
You may have noticed large, silky webs with caterpillars inside your trees and bushes lately. These are likely created by fall webworms (Hyphantria cunea). In this post, we will discuss some natural ways to get rid of...
This post will teach you how to grow beets at home. Beetroot is an easy vegetable to grow from seed. You can also regrow the leafy tops from beet scraps, although the scraps will not grow a new beetroot. You’ll...
You may have noticed small, green caterpillars on your cabbage plants. These pests are likely cabbage loopers. Cabbage loopers can damage cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous...
You may have heard of gall mites before, especially if you have apple, walnut, and maple trees. These pesky creatures can be difficult to get rid of. If you’re dealing with a gall mite infestation, don’t...
Do you have a pesky chinch bug problem in your yard? Well, you’re not alone. These little pests can be difficult to get rid of, but there are some natural ways to control them. Identification Adult chinch bugs are...
You’ve probably seen groundhogs in your yard and garden. And if you’re like most people, you may have wondered how to get rid of them. While some people consider lethal control methods, there are also humane...
If you notice woolly aphids on your plants, it’s essential to act immediately. Although small infestations usually cause only minor damage, large or repeated infestations can weaken plants, deform new growth, and...
If you want to grow pumpkins at home, this article is for you. You can grow beautiful pumpkins of all kinds with patience and the right know-how. We’ll walk you through the basics of growing pumpkins from seeds...