If you grow fruit trees like plums, pears, cherries, or apricots, and you see the leaves turning brown and shriveling, you may have a pear slug problem. Despite their name, these pests aren’t true slugs but rather...
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Sasha Campbell
How to Plant and Grow Sweet Potatoes at Home
Sweet potatoes are easy to grow and reward you with delicious, nutritious roots. They are a great crop for gardens, raised beds, and containers. In this article, we will discuss how to grow sweet potatoes at home. We...
35 Perennials for Pollinators
Want to turn your garden into a haven for bees, wasps, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other helpful pollinators? Planting perennial flowers is a fantastic way to do it. These plants bring vibrant color yearly. They also...
5 Homemade Japanese Beetle Traps
Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) may look shiny and harmless. However, large numbers of them can cause serious damage to garden plants. These pests feed on leaves, flowers, and fruit [1]. They often gather together...
Good and Bad Strawberry Companion Plants
It is so delightful when your strawberry plants produce a bumper crop of ripe, juicy red berries. To get the best-tasting fruits, good companion plants can help your strawberry patch. Companion planting is a classic...
11 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Seed Corn Maggots
If you’ve ever planted corn and soybeans only to watch the seeds fail to sprout, or if there is poor germination, seed corn maggots might be to blame. These soil-dwelling pests often destroy certain germinating...
14 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Sow Bugs
If you see brownish-gray, elongated armored bugs moving in your garden or moist areas in your yard, they might be sow bugs. Also known as woodlice, these small creatures may resemble miniature armadillos. While they...
20 Perennial Vegetables That Grow Back Every Year
Growing your own food is a joy, but replanting everything each year can get a little tiresome. That’s where perennial vegetables come in. These are the hardy, low-maintenance plants that keep coming back year...
How to Start a Chicken Farm (Beginner’s Guide)
Raising chickens is one of the easiest ways to start a small farm. You don’t need much land, fancy equipment, or a big budget. With just a little planning and care, you can raise chickens for fresh eggs or meat...
Good and Bad Chives Companion Plants
Have you ever considered planting chives but weren’t sure what to plant next to them? Chives are the perfect herb to include in your garden. The reason is that they make great companion plants for many vegetables...