Cabbage worms can quietly destroy your vegetable garden before you even notice them. These small green caterpillars chew through cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and other leafy crops. They leave behind large holes...
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Sasha Campbell
10 Marigold Garden Benefits and How to Grow
It is easy to see why marigolds are so popular. They add bright orange and yellow splashes to patios, porches, verandas, and garden beds. Planting marigolds in and around the garden has many benefits. They attract bees...
12 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Spotted Lanternflies (Lycorma delicatula)
In recent years, spotted lanternflies have spread to many parts of the United States. They were first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014 and have become a serious invasive pest [1]. At first, you might think they are...
Arbico Organics Review: Organic Gardening Supplies
For those seeking organic gardening products, Arbico Organics is the go-to online supplier. They sell a wide range of growing supplies, pest control, and weed control products. The 20th century saw major developments in...
13 Benefits of Earthworm Castings
Earthworms and their castings (also called vermicast or worm castings) can do many good things for your garden. In this article, we will explain how to harvest worm castings at home and share some tips on using them in...
14 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Plants
Mealybugs are common plant pests that can damage many types of plants. Severe infestations can weaken plants and may eventually kill them if left untreated. You may find them on leaves, stems, flowers, fruits, roots...
6 Molasses Garden Benefits and Uses
This might seem a bit strange, but some gardeners use molasses in their soil and compost. If you’ve looked at compost tea recipes, you might have noticed people recommending adding molasses. Molasses contains...
Andre Campbell
Good and Bad Basil Companion Plants
This article highlights some great companion plants for growing basil. We’ve included some not-so-great companions that can hurt or hinder basil’s growth. When done right, companion planting benefits both...
17 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles are destructive garden pests that feed on more than 300 kinds of plants [1]. They often gather in groups and feed on leaves, flowers, and fruits. Large numbers can cause heavy damage, although healthy...
14 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Thrips on Plants
A closer inspection through a magnifying glass may confirm a worrying infestation of plant-feeding thrips. If you are an organic gardener, there are many natural ways to get rid of this pest problem. Thrips damage...