Today, many farmers and gardeners are aware of the environmental benefits of using organic products like diatomaceous earth (DE). Diatomaceous earth has been known since antiquity as a natural pesticide and for its many...
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Sasha Campbell
16 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs
Though they do not cause significant damage to plants, boxelder bugs can quickly become a nuisance for some homeowners [1]. They may invade homes and other indoor spaces in large numbers, and their feces may stain light...
Andre Campbell
17 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Squash Bugs on Plants
Controlling common garden pests, like squash bugs, can be tedious for some gardeners. Squash bugs suck sap from the leaves, young fruits, and vines of squash, pumpkins, and other cucurbits. As a result, you must get rid...
15 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Leaf Miners
It can be so disheartening to find leaf miner damage on your plants. Instead of healthy growth, you find your plant leaves with trails of light green to white squiggly lines. Those are signs that the eggs of leaf miner...
White Spots on Tomato Plants (Causes & Natural Treatments)
This article will discuss some causes of white spots on tomato leaves and other plant parts. Also, we will look at the damage they do and how to fix it naturally. Tomatoes are grown nearly everywhere in the world in...
Using Newspaper to Kill Weeds: The Scoop
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...
27 Cool-Weather Food Crops to Consider Growing
Many food crops thrive well in cool weather [1]. 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 also become more flavorful and sweet...
17 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Earwigs (Pincher Bugs)
A large earwig infestation can damage garden crops. As a result, you must get rid of them if you spot many of these pests. Earwigs (pincher bugs) fall into the insect order Dermaptera [1]. They are found on every...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Colorado Potato Beetles (Potato Bugs)
Once you spot one Colorado potato beetle, there could be more hiding in your garden. These beetles are known simply as potato bugs. They are a challenging pest to deal with, causing much damage to potato crops [1]. The...
15 Examples of Erosion and How to Prevent Them
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...