Manure is a natural fertilizer that can help your vegetable garden grow healthy crops. What Is Manure? Manure is organic material, usually made from animal dung and urine, that is added to soil to help plants grow. It...
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. This type of damage is...
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 azaleas, sycamores, avocados, rhododendrons, Pieris, and other trees and...
Agricultural lime (garden lime) helps reduce soil acidity (makes the soil less sour). This makes it easier for many plants to absorb nutrients and grow well. However, there are many other uses for lime in the garden...
Laying down mulch in garden beds can be a big task, but it pays off when done correctly. Mulching is a common practice among farmers to suppress weeds and, in some cases, improve soil quality. Below are 12 different...
To combat whiteflies, you can use natural methods. Introduce natural predators, use sticky traps, apply neem oil, and try other organic control methods. These natural methods can help reduce whitefly numbers and protect...
One way of controlling pests is to use beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps. Damsel bugs are also helpful, and you should encourage them in your garden. Natural means of pest control are part...
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 spread bacteria and other microorganisms to food and food-preparation surfaces [1]. Fruit flies (Drosophila species), also known as vinegar flies or pomace...
Green lacewings are a highly effective natural aid in controlling many garden pests. Below are some tips for understanding the benefits of having them in the garden, their role, and how to attract them. Identification...