Kristi Waterworth
Kristi Waterworth was a regular contributor to Gardening Know How for many years, answering countless queries on plant pests and diseases.
Latest articles by Kristi Waterworth
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Bent Snap Beans: Reasons Why Bean Pods Curl While Growing
Why do beans curl? You thought you had them all sorted, before the fruits started curling. Read here to find out why bean pods curl while growing and what you can do about snap bean problems.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Are Crane Flies: Information On Crane Flies And Lawn Damage
If you spy what looks like a giant mosquito, don't panic - it's only a crane fly. Though beneficial decomposers, crane flies and lawn damage also go hand in hand. Learn how to control them in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Are Psyllids: Tips On Getting Rid Of Psyllids
Before you spray for psyllids, read this article so you better understand the difference between harmless psyllids and the psyllid pests that pose a real threat to your plants. Click here to learn more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Is Belly Rot: Tips On Avoiding Rotting Vegetable Fruit
Rotting vegetable fruit, caused by rhizoctonia belly rot, is a frustrating thing in the garden. Learn more about belly rot in fruit and how to deal with this issue in the article that follows.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Heat Wave Watering Guide – How Much To Water During Heat Waves
How much should you increase your watering in heat? Click here for heat wave watering tips and keeping plants safe during high temperatures.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Yucca Leaf Curl: Tips On Caring For Curling Yucca Plants
The easy care nature of yuccas has made them a popular houseplant or garden specimen. Although they rarely give problems, the few they do suffer can cause unsightly problems like curled or rolled up leaves. Find out how to manage this problem in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Daylily Weed Control: Tips For Controlling Daylilies In The Garden
The orange flowers of the common daylily brighten up ditches, old farmsteads and gardens across the country, but did you know they can be invasive? Read this article for tips on controlling daylilies.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Black Vine Weevil Control: Getting Rid Of Black Vine Weevils
Gardening is all fun and games until the insects show up to spoil your landscape. Find out how to manage a common beetle pest, the black vine weevil, in this informative article. Click here to learn more these insects and their control.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Is Algae: Learn About Types Of Algae And How They Grow
Algae is an incredible life form that blurs the line between plant and animal, but that doesn't mean that you should let it build up in your garden ponds. Find out what algae is and learn some ways to deal with the green menace in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Is Water Hyacinth Invasive: Learn About Water Hyacinth Control
There are many, many weeds in the United States that occupy a great deal of a gardener's life, but few are as outwardly defiant as the water hyacinth. This plant can be bad news in the right climate, but there is hope. Click this article for more information.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Boston Fern Leaf Drop: Why Leaflets Fall From Boston Fern Plants
Boston ferns are great indoor accent plants, but they've earned a reputation for being difficult to care for due to frequent yellowing, drying or dropping of their leaves once inside. Learn how to prevent or halt Boston fern leaf drop in this informative article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Poplar Weevil Information: Tips For Managing Yellow Poplar Weevils
Weevils, weevils, everywhere - or at least it seems like it when your yellow poplar tree has got a bad case of yellow poplar weevils. Find out how to manage these annoying pests in this useful article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What To Do For Tomatoes Affected By Nematodes
Your garden is your sanctuary, but it's also the home to some pretty intimidating creatures. Root knot nematodes can be overwhelming to a tomato plant if you're unprepared, so read this article to learn more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Splitting Pomegranate Fruit: Reasons Pomegranates Split Open On The Tree
Waiting all year for your juicy, fresh pomegranates to mature can be a real killer - much more so when they suddenly start splitting just before harvest. Find out why this heart-breaker happens and what you can do to prevent it in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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My Asparagus Is Too Thin: Causes For Thin Asparagus Spears
Asparagus can be a challenging vegetable in the garden, but if you take good care of this hardy plant, it'll produce dependable and predictable harvests. Discover what you're missing should you get thin asparagus spears in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Hyacinths Won't Bloom: Reasons For Hyacinth Flowers Not Blooming
When the hyacinths aren't blooming, is it really spring? If yours are failing you this year, check with us to discover the most common causes of a lack of bloom. Learn more about getting hyacinths to bloom in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Reasons Why New Growth Is Dying
When the new growth on your plants starts to wither and die, you know you're in trouble. Read this article to better understand what's going on with your plants and find out if the problem is serious.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Jelly Lichen Information: What Is Tar Jelly Lichen
Nature produces amazing things, like the lichens. These symbiotic life forms are an unusual visitor to the garden, but are they dangerous? Find out in this article and get more information about tar jelly lichen.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Rhododendron Winter Care: Preventing Cold Injury In Rhododendron Shrubs
Winter is a difficult season for lots of plants, even evergreens like rhododendrons. By giving them good care through the year and taking some preventative steps, your shrubs will fly through this winter beautifully. Click here for more info.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Winter Lawn Damage: Treating Lawns With Cold Damage
As the crocus are emerging from their winter sleep, the last thing you want to discover is a huge turf-related surprise. Dead grass is nobody's idea of a great spring, but there are some ways to recover from winter lawn damage. This article will help.
By Kristi Waterworth
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No Flowers On Lantana Plants: Reasons Why A Lantana Won't Bloom
Lantanas are amazingly reliable and beautiful members of the landscape, but sometimes they just won?t bloom. Find out the common causes of lantana bloom failure in this article so you can enjoy these plants all season long.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Watermelon Pest Control: Tips On Treating Watermelon Plant Bugs
You're not the only one who enjoys a little watermelon in the summertime - there are lots of bugs that do, too. In this article, you will find a simple guide to the most common pests of watermelon plants in the garden.
By Kristi Waterworth