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Ten of the most common garden pests and how to get rid of them without toxins If you have a garden of any kind, you have insects inhabiting it. They’re actually part of a healthy garden ecology. From ...

In my article on organic gardening mistakes, I spoke about how it is a mistake to try to eliminate pests entirely. And as a continuation of that article, today I thought I would share some examples of ...

Hand holding tomato on vine with insect damage - cat on route/Shutterstock Tomatoes are a satisfying garden crop, and most gardeners enjoy growing them either in vegetable beds or in containers.

It’s the beginning of 2025 and the cusp of another year of gardening. Gardening has seasons where plants grow best, flowers bloom, vegetables provide their fruit, and pests invade your garden. Many of ...

To use diatomaceous earth outdoors, apply a fine layer to the perimeter of the patio or garden, paying special attention to any cracks and crevices in your walkways or patio. You can also apply it ...

There are three common underground insect pests often encountered while preparing garden soil or planting a garden. They are grubs, wireworms and cutworms. Grubs are the larval stage of an assortment ...

In fall, numbers of aphids, spider mites, wasps, Asian lady beetles, and ants may increase. Weeds are still thriving, so continue weeding your garden until the first hard frost. Due to increased ...

While you might welcome the recent pattern of milder winters followed by the earlier arrival of spring, the greater number of warm days could spell trouble for your garden. Many common plant pests and ...

You’re probably quick to get rid of fruit flies, ants, and other inside critters, but did you know there are garden pests that require just as swift intervention? Whether you’re an avid gardener or a ...

An influx of garden pests is every gardener’s worst nightmare. Some pests can take a lush green garden and quickly undo the gardener’s hard work by damaging leaves and produce. Alabama Cooperative ...

Wherever you go, gardeners will tell you about the terrible pest problems they have to deal with in their landscapes. Here in southeast Louisiana, with our mild winters and long, hot, humid summers, ...