Category: Plant Pests
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Natural Ways to Keep Chipmunks and Squirrels Out of Your Garden
Chipmunks and squirrels can wreak havoc on your garden, but there are ways to deter them. These rodents dig holes in search of food or to bury their own stash. You can deter them by offering a distraction of their preferred foods or using decorative stones to cover soil. Companion planting with marigolds may not…
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Gnats No More: Getting Rid of Fungus Gnats in Indoor Gardens
Fungus gnats may be tiny, but they can cause big headaches for indoor gardeners. These pesky insects are common nuisances in houseplants and indoor gardens, but with the right knowledge and strategies, you can effectively manage and eliminate them. In this guide, we’ll explore what fungus gnats are, why they’re attracted to indoor plants, and…
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Cabbage Worms: Garden Grazing Gremlins
It is so heartbreaking to spend your time and effort cultivating produce for your table, only to end up feeding the local wildlife. Some garden pests can do their irreparable harm in as little as a single day. Gardeners of lettuce, cabbages, kale, spinach, brussels sprouts, and other leafy vegetables must beware of the dreaded…
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Plant Lice: The Dreaded Aphid
Typically appearing in Spring from late May to early June (in the Northern Hemisphere), aphids are a common but nasty insect that feasts on all kinds of garden plants. Once aphids make their home on your plants, without intervention they kill even well-established plants dead within a month. This post is all about what aphids…