Problems
If only things could always go right in the garden. The fact of the matter is, sometimes they don't. Pests, disease, environmental hazards and more can strike your plants. Learn what they are and how to prevent them here.
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Beware! These 5 New Types Of Pests Could Plague Your Garden This Summer
Just when you thought you had seen the scariest garden pests, along come five new troublemakers. Swot up on these new types of pests so you know what to expect
By Teo Spengler
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Do Deer Eat Peonies? How To Keep Them Away And Save Your Gorgeous Blooms
Peonies are not usually favored by deer, but sometimes they go after the young shoots of the plants anyways. Learn how to keep deer away from beautiful blooms.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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5 Ways To Protect Your Garden Against Flooding This Spring, According To An Expert
Climate-resilient gardening expert Kim Stoddart explains how to get your garden ready for April showers and help reduce the risk of flooding this spring.
By Kim Stoddart
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Do You Know The Most Common Garden Plant Diseases? 5 Problems You Need To Avoid
Don’t let your precious crops and ornamentals fall victim to garden ailments! We show you how to identify and hopefully prevent 5 common garden plant diseases
By Tonya Barnett
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10 Beneficial Insects You Should Invite Into Your Garden – To Prevent Pests & Help Plants
Roll out your garden’s welcome mat for 10 of the most beneficial insects and bugs. They are expert pollinators and some even provide pest control.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Anthracnose: How To Identify, Prevent, And Treat The Fungal Disease
Identifying it is the first step toward anthracnose treatment. Treating those nasty spots with fungicide, proper irrigation, and garden cleanup can help.
By Teo Spengler
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Worst Time To Water Plants: Don’t Make These Common Timing Mistakes When Watering!
Good watering isn’t just about knowing how, but when. We figure it’s just as important to know the worst time to water plants – so here are the big moments to avoid!
By Amy Grant
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Spider Mites: What Are They And How To Get Rid Of Them
Spider mites are a common pest of plants and cause damage by sucking plant juices from the leaves. They can be controlled with natural and chemical means.
By Susan Albert
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What Plants Do Snakes Hate: Using Snake Repelling Plants For Gardens
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Protect Plants From A Freeze – Best Ways To Keep Plants Safe & Warm
The best laid plans of any gardener can get overturned by an unexpected cold snap. Here's some practical steps you can take to protect your plants from a freeze.
By Teo Spengler
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What Are Neonicotinoids? And Why You Should Keep Them Out Of Your Garden
Neonics are effective systemic pesticides, but they harm pollinators as much as pests. Learn more about neonicotinoids and how to keep bees safe while maintaining your garden.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Kill Weeds In Fall To Prevent Them In Next Year’s Garden
Practicing fall weed control in the garden will help prevent the pesky invaders from cropping up next spring when they are vigorous and harder to deal with.
By Susan Albert
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Climate Change And Pests: Do Warmer Winters Mean More Pests?
Warmer climates can result in an increase of some pests and decrease of others, which isn’t always a good thing. Here's how to protect your garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Deer-Resistant Perennials That Can Survive Even The Greediest Grazers
Worried about your gorgeous garden plants getting nibbled and chewed by four-legged feeders? Try these deer-resistant perennials to keep them at bay.
By Amy Grant
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Complete Weeding Guide For Gardeners – How To Get Rid Of Unwanted Weeds
Learn effective methods of weed control.
By Teo Spengler
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Do You Have Boxwood Leafminer? Identify and Remove This Boxwood Pest
The boxwood leafminer can do major damage to boxwood shrubs and can even prove fatal to plants. Find out how to maintain plant health for better plants.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Leaf Spot Diseases, Their Causes & How To Fix Them
Are you worried about leaf spot disease on your plants? Relax. Leaf spots on plants rarely cause any serious damage and are fairly easy to manage.
By Jackie Rhoades