Garden Problems

Garden pests, problems, weeds, and other problems that gardeners face.

10 Telltale Signs of Garden Pests—and What They’re Trying to Tell You

A simple recipe to kill weeds naturally with a pantry staple.

How to keep rodents from contaminating animal feed and chewing wires

Natural Ways to Prevent Whitefly Infestations

Root rot can be caused by many organisms, but early action can save plants.

These underground diggers help eat pests—but their tunnels can be a nuisance. Here’s how to manage them kindly.

How to Identify Deer Damage and Protect Your Plants

No, goldenrod does not cause allergies.

Keep deer out of your garden with simple DIY sprays, plants, and tricks that gardeners have relied on for generations.

Control fire imported ants in the yard and garden!

Plus, how to choose fire-resistant plants

Also, Learn Why and How Skunks Spray!

Wasps, Yellow Jackets, Fire Ants, and the Stinging Insects of Late Summer

Identification, Prevention, and Treatment of Late Blight

How to Make Horticultural Soaps and Organic Insecticidal Sprays from Household Supplies

Identifying the Squash Vine Borer and Squash Vine Borer Damage

Learn How to Identify Potato Beetles

Tips for Identifying American Crows and Protecting Your Fruits, Vegetables, and Seedlings

These caterpillars can ruin homegrown sweet corn at harvest time

What Is a Vole? How Can I Identify Vole Damage?

Testing out DIY Earwig Trap Ideas: Which One is the Best?

Tips and Tricks for Preventing Squash Bugs

Prevent Mexican Bean Beetle Damage in Your Garden

How to Get Rid of an Ants Nest

Identify the Powdery Mildew Plant Disease

Controlling Spider Mites on Indoor and Outdoor Plants

Identifying Slug and Snail Damage on Plants and Vegetavles

Preventing Aphid Infestations in Your Garden

Why Are There Ants on My Peony Flowers?

Prevent Japanese Beetles From Eating Your Plants!

These tiny bugs can cause big problems in the garden

A Gardener’s Guide to Getting Rid of Chiggers

Identify Cutworms and Cutworm Damage

Spotting and Stopping Mosaic Viruses Before They Take Over Your Garden

Simple tips to protect your plants from one of the most common garden fungi.

Five DIY methods to stop squirrels from digging in pots.

Brightly colored pests that damage cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and other garden vegetables

Identifying and Controlling 13 Common Lawn and Garden Weeds

What are those prickly weeds in your backyard?

DIY Cat Deterrents to Save Your Plants and Seedlings

Plus, the best crabgrass weed killer spray

Which Plants Deer Won't Eat (Unless Desperate!)

How to Use Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden (Slug & Insect Control)

What Are Invasive Plants? Identification, Impact, and How to Stop Them

These soil-dwelling pests chew holes in root crops.

How to Eliminate Garden Weeds Without Chemicals

Learn which popular garden plants harm the environment and what native substitutes you can plant instead.

Plants Japanese Beetles Eat (and Avoid)

From landscape to climbing roses, disease-resistance is possible!

A Call to Action for Plant Conservation

Learn the symptoms of verticillium wilt and how to protect garden plants.

How to keep grasshoppers from eating your plants!

Identify Common Leafhopper Species

Japanese Beetles, Squash Bugs, and More

Learn to Identify and Prevent Cucumber Beetles

Two different bacterial wilts affect tomatoes and cucurbits in home gardens.

How to Prevent Groundhogs from Invading Your Garden

Prevent Fungus Gnat Infestations!

What's that nasty stuff on my onions?

Safe, Effective Ways to Kill Weeds Without Harming People, Pets, or the Planet

Preventing Scale Bugs on Houseplants

Try Our Recipe for a Homemade Baking Soda Spray

Prevent Downy Mildew This Summer!

Learn how to Identify and Treat Fusarium Wilt

What To Do When You See Blossom-End Rot

Weird plant happenings might not be normal; they could be aster yellows.

Protect Your Garden From Frosts, Pests, & More

Should you get rid of mushrooms? Are they good or bad?

What Is Leaf Spot and How Does It Affect Your Garden Plants?

Tips for Keeping Earwigs Out of Your Home and Garden

Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Ants and Prevent Them From Entering Your Home

Spot Them Early and Save Your Tomatoes: Expert Tips for Gardeners

Learn How to Prevent Mouse Damage in Your Home

Learn How to Identify and Prevent Leaf Miners

Learn how to identify, harvest, and enjoy these wild greens.

7 simple steps to get rid of poison ivy safely and for good.

Learn How to Prevent These Garden Pests!

Learn how to identify and control cabbage loopers in your garden

Prevent a Cabbage Worm Infestation in Your Garden!

Choosing flowers that rabbits and deer don't love to eat

Keep Raccoons Away from Your Crops

Natural Remedies for Garden Pests

Natural, No-chemical Pest Control for Cole Crops

Removing Hard-to-Kill Aggressive Brush Quickly and Effectively

Controlling the Rabbit Population in your Yard