All articles on the topic «Pests & Diseases» in the «Home & Garden» category.
A comprehensive guide to identifying and treating the most destructive plant diseases. Learn the difference between early and late tomato blight, bacterial canker, and how to stop fire blight in apple trees.
Understand the science behind how garden insecticides paralyze pests. Learn about the dangers of organophosphates and neonicotinoids, essential safety gear, and safe biopesticides.
Stop slugs from eating your plants! Discover 6 highly effective and organic ways to control garden slugs, including beer traps, copper tape, diatomaceous earth, and safe iron phosphate baits.
Tired of endlessly pulling weeds? Discover 6 highly effective, organic strategies for a weed-free garden, including the No-Till method, sheet mulching, and the Three Sisters.
Learn how to identify aphids, mealybugs, scale, and spider mites, then choose a safe, practical treatment for an infested houseplant.
Learn how to remove dandelion taproots, repair thin turf, protect garden beds, and manage weeds in paver joints without unreliable DIY mixtures.
Are your trees covered in massive, spooky cobwebs? Learn everything you need to know about the Fall Webworm: how to identify them, their life cycle, and the best organic ways to eradicate their nests.
Are your plants covered in fine webbing and yellow spots? Learn how to identify and eradicate spider mites using safe, organic methods like Neem oil, insecticidal soap, and diatomaceous earth.
Learn how vinegar affects weeds, why salt-and-soap recipes are a poor choice, and which methods work better on perennial roots, lawns, and garden beds.
The ultimate visual guide to identifying and treating the most common garden fungal diseases. Learn how to stop powdery mildew, late blight, black spot, and plant rust.
Discover how to permanently clear your garden of weeds this autumn. Explore the most effective methods, from pre-emergent herbicides to eco-friendly sheet mulching and soil solarization.
Learn how to identify powdery mildew, manage infected foliage, improve growing conditions, and choose a fungicide labeled for the affected plant.