Taphrina deformans, also known as the peach leaves curl, is a peach- and nectarine-specific disease. This is the most serious disease that a peach tree can get. It usually happens … Read more
Gardeners of all types share the problem of controlling pests in container gardens. Because container gardens are easier to access and require frequent watering, it is possible to spot problems … Read more
White spots on basil leaves can be alarming for herb gardeners. This severe condition should be checked on the plant and its surroundings. Growing basil problems can manifest as white … Read more
Many basil-eating culprits consume the basil plants, both inside and outside. But it’s not just insects that are to blame. You might also find other pests, such as basil insects, … Read more
Cucumber beetles can cause damage at any stage of plant life. They can cause damage to your plants by feeding and also transmit bacterial wilt. You’ll notice one morning when … Read more
Although they are adorable, squirrels can also be a major pest. They can destroy gardens and chew on almost everything. You can repel the annoying rodents and get rid of … Read more
Lawn gnats (fungus gnats) often hover above the grass in large swarms. They thrive in moist soils and decaying plant materials. Their numbers increase during hot, wet weather. They are … Read more
It’s stressful being a homeowner that finds holes and tunnels in their yard. You’ve got to think of how to fix the hole and whoever did it to prevent finding … Read more
You may see fat white worm in soil that have brown heads when you amend it. What should you do when you see them? The first thing you should do … Read more
You’re done playing it safe. No rat-proof compost bin or trap can do the work. Rodents can pollute food and water, and they are super-spreaders of many diseases such as … Read more
Slugs aren’t a favorite pest to have around. They are sickeningly ugly and can be a nuisance. But where do they come from at night? These soft-bodied creatures can grow … Read more
Slugs or snails can cause havoc in your garden by destroying seedlings and decimating larger plants like hostas. Slug pellets can be an effective deterrent but contain metaldehyde which can … Read more
Box tree caterpillars pose a serious threat for box (Buxus) plants. They can decimate native hedges and topiary, and can even completely defoliate them. They are also spreading throughout the … Read more
Greenhouse Gardeners often encounter problems with red spider mites. These spider mites also become a problem to those growing plants outside or in the greenhouse when the weather’s warm in summer. … Read more
The blackfly showed up on my vegetable patch. This was earlier than I’d been expecting, and interestingly they’d made a beeline for my overwintered broad beans. I don’t normally overwinter … Read more
Just as I was going to harvest my ripe strawberries, I found a big hole on the underside of the fruit. On closer inspection, I’m finding the hole frequented by … Read more