Garden Pests
Insects and critters
These tiny bugs can cause big problems in the garden
These caterpillars can ruin homegrown sweet corn at harvest time
Brightly colored pests that damage cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and other garden vegetables
10 Telltale Signs of Garden Pests—and What They’re Trying to Tell You
Identifying Slug and Snail Damage on Plants and Vegetavles
Five DIY methods to stop squirrels from digging in pots.
How to Make Horticultural Soaps and Organic Insecticidal Sprays from Household Supplies
Which Plants Deer Won't Eat (Unless Desperate!)
Tips for Keeping Earwigs Out of Your Home and Garden
Spot Them Early and Save Your Tomatoes: Expert Tips for Gardeners
These underground diggers help eat pests—but their tunnels can be a nuisance. Here’s how to manage them kindly.
A Gardener’s Guide to Getting Rid of Chiggers
Simple tips to protect your plants from one of the most common garden fungi.
Keep deer out of your garden with simple DIY sprays, plants, and tricks that gardeners have relied on for generations.
Tips for Identifying American Crows and Protecting Your Fruits, Vegetables, and Seedlings
Wasps, Yellow Jackets, Fire Ants, and the Stinging Insects of Late Summer
Prevent Mexican Bean Beetle Damage in Your Garden
Testing out DIY Earwig Trap Ideas: Which One is the Best?
Identifying the Squash Vine Borer and Squash Vine Borer Damage
Natural, No-chemical Pest Control for Cole Crops
What type of fencing keeps deer, rabbits, and critters out of the garden
How to Protect Your Plants Using Neem Oil as an Organic Insecticide
Treating Yellow Jacket Stings and How to Deal With Their Nests
How to keep rodents from contaminating animal feed and chewing wires
Look for Crazy Worms Lurking in New Pots and Gardens