Learn how to avoid the many plant problems you’ll run into when gardening – pests, diseases, and more. We provide treatment and prevention tips!
There’s nothing worse… You’ve cultivated an amazing garden, full of lush greens and veggies, only to have it relentlessly attacked by grasshoppers. Unlike many garden pests, which focus on one type of plant, grasshoppers aren’t too picky and can obliterate most of the plants you’ve spent all season growing. In this guide, you’ll learn many … Read more
The mythology behind garlic is long and storied. From vampires to devils to werewolves, garlic is purported to do anything and everything. While those stories may just be myths, garlic is both a great plant to grow in your garden, and a great plant to use on your garden. It’s a common plant used to … Read more
One of the most pervasive and annoying diseases that occurs on vegetable crops is powdery mildew. Though an infection isn’t uncommon in gardens, it’s important to understand the mechanisms behind this disease, and control it quickly to prevent its spread. With so many susceptible plants, it’s likely you’ve come into contact with the fungus on … Read more
If you’re a gardener in California (or other states in the Pacific Northwest), chances are good you’ve had to battle one of these 39 invasive species. I personally can go on a quick canyon run and spot a handful right off of the bat. Following the great comments on my post about invasive species sold … Read more
Most of us gardeners assume that the people that run our local garden center are knowledgeable and know exactly what they’re selling – and for the most part, that’s true. But what happens when some of the most commonly sold plants also happen to be some of the most invasive? Due to the globalization of … Read more
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