In this article, we’re going to discuss the different causes of spots of white on tomato leaves and other plant parts. Also, we’ll look at the damage they do and how to fix it naturally. Tomatoes are grown...
Who would have thought that something as simple as newspaper could be used as mulch to control weeds in the garden [1]? Some gardeners will do just about anything to avoid hand-pulling weeds and using toxic herbicides...
There are many food crops that thrive well in cool weather [1]. In fact, quite a few of them can be grown in winter, including kale. What’s more, some of these can not only survive in the snow, but they also turn...
They have wings, but they hardly ever fly, and large pincers in the back. Male earwigs have pincers that are more curved than those of females. A large infestation of earwigs can damage garden crops. As a result, it is...
Once you spot one adult, the fight is on. Colorado potato beetles are known simply as potato bugs. They are a challenging pest to deal with, causing much damage to potato crops [1]. The larvae are voracious feeders...
Human activity can cause erosion much faster than any natural process. In addition to moving rock particles and soil, debris can also be moved, causing buildups in low areas. However, though often confused with each...
One of the most popular vegetables to grow alongside other plants in a garden is peppers. But which plants are good companions for peppers, and which ones should be avoided? In this article, we’ll highlight the...
These insects go through an almost complete transformation before becoming adults. Kissing bugs (triatomine bugs) are harmful to humans and some animals; therefore, getting rid of them is vital. Kissing bugs are from a...
Known in most countries as ladybugs, these lovelies are not bugs. Scientists list them as beetles, so their proper names are lady beetles or ladybird beetles. Lady bugs are found in the Coccinellidae family, class...
The Americas are home to the Common and Virginia opossum. They are good to have around because they provide many benefits to your yard and garden. Opossums are the largest order of marsupial in the Western Hemisphere...