If you notice fat, grayish-brown, greasy-looking worm-like pests at the base of your tomatoes or other plants, those might be cutworms. Plants may also appear to have been chopped off at the base and ruined. That is the...
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, avocado, rhododendron, Pieris, and other trees and...
Adding agricultural lime to the soil helps reduce soil acidity. This allows alkaline-loving plants to take up nutrients from the soil more effectively. However, there are many other uses for lime in the garden. Below...
Laying down mulch in garden beds may be a big task, but it is one that pays off if used correctly. Mulching is a common practice that farmers use to suppress weeds and, in some cases, improve garden soil quality. Below...
To combat whiteflies, use natural methods. Introduce their predators, use sticky traps, apply neem oil, etc. These remedies can help control whitefly infestations. Whiteflies can harm many crops, including tomatoes...
One way of controlling pests is to use beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps. Damsel bugs are also beneficial and you should encourage them in your garden. Natural means of pest control are...
One family of vegetables that has been proven to be very healthy and nutritious is the cruciferous family. These vegetables are all rich in different nutrients. Cruciferous veggies belong to the Brassicaceae family of...
Not only are fruit flies nuisance pests, but they can also contaminate your food with harmful bacteria. Fruit flies are attracted to ripened fruits and vegetables. You may find these pests year-round in your house...
Eliminating harmful insects and crop destroyers without adversely affecting beneficial predators and pollinators has been an important consideration in organic farming. Green lacewings are a very effective natural aid...
After emerging from their eggs, cabbage worms feed on the surrounding plant parts without delay. They’ll feed on crops like broccoli, kale, cauliflower, lettuce, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. As a result, you...