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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What Are Potato Eelworms: Prevention And Treatment For Eelworms
A nematode by any other name is just as nasty of a garden problem. Nematode eelworm control can help safeguard your potato crop. Learn about eelworms in potatoes and what you can do to stop them in this insightful article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Are Pickleworms: Tips For Treating Pickleworms In Gardens
They may sound like the residents of your favorite fictitious childhood world, but pickleworms are serious business. In this article, we'll walk you through identifying pickleworm damage and tell what you can do about these nasty little caterpillars.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Learn About Silkworms: Keeping Silkworms As Pets For Kids
If you're looking for a simple summer project to do with your kids that's not only a time-honored tradition but a chance to explore history and geography, look no further than raising silkworms. Read here for some basic information about these important creatures.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Getting Rid of Chiggers: Tips For Controlling Chigger Bugs In The Garden
Invisible and evil, chiggers can make the summer unbearable with the itching they cause, especially when you're out in the garden. Learn how to manage chiggers and deal with their bites in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Blackleg Plant Disease: Treating Blackleg Disease In Vegetables
Blackleg is a serious disease for both potatoes and cole crops, like cabbage and broccoli. Although these two diseases are very different, they can be controlled using some of the same strategies. Learn what those are in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Managing Lizard Populations: Tips For Getting Rid Of Lizards In Gardens
Although largely beneficial, some gardeners are concerned about getting rid of lizards. If you're one of these gardeners, learn about managing lizard populations in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Forget-Me-Not Troubles: Problems With Forget-Me-Nots In Gardens
Growing forget-me-nots can be a walk in the park if you know what signs of danger to be on the lookout for. Even though these plants have few problems, there's always a risk of fungal disease or insect pests, so use this article for help with common forget-me-not problems.
By Kristi Waterworth
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My Forget-Me-Nots Won’t Bloom: How To Fix A Forget-Me-Not With No Flowers
Forget-me-nots are iconic flowers in the garden and easy enough for even the beginning gardener to see a lot of success in a short time. Unfortunately, they can also be fussy if they're too far out of their comfort zone and may refuse to flower. Click here to learn more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Tree Borer Management: Signs Of Tree Borer Insects
Would you know how to identify tree borers if your trees didn't behave predictably one spring? Read here to learn more about how to identify tree borers and treatment for tree borers once this becomes an issue.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Stinkgrass Control - How To Get Rid Of Stinkgrass Weeds
Stinkgrass weeds are among the annual grasses that plague and pester lawn care gurus and vegetable gardeners alike during warm days. Read here to find information and tips for controlling stinkgrass weed.
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What Is Tobacco Streak Virus: Learn About Tobacco Streak Damage On Raspberry Plants
Raspberries get sick sometimes, but if your canes are carrying the raspberry streak virus, it's not usually a serious problem. Raspberry streak virus is considered a very minor virus. Learn more here.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Is Souring Of Fruit: How To Fix Sour Fruit Problems
Fruit growing can be a magical experience. Sadly, not all fruit fantasies have a happy ending; sometimes they end with the souring of fruit. Find out more about this problem in the following article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Peach Yellows Control - Identifying Peach Yellows Symptoms
Fresh fruit from their own trees is the dream of many a gardener. So after all that hard work, the appearance of peach yellows disease can be devastating. Learn how to treat peach yellows in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Mint Plant Borers: How To Treat Mint Borers In The Garden
Not all mint growers are aware of obnoxious pests that feeds on these plants. When your well-behaved mint plants suddenly take a bad turn, mint plant borers may be to blame. This article can help with that.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Tomato Ringspot Virus - What To Do For Tomato Ringspot On Plants
Plant viruses are scary diseases that may appear seemingly out of nowhere. Tomato ringspot virus is one of the more insidious and difficult to control. Learn more in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Controlling Corn Rootworm - Preventing Corn Rootworm Injury In Gardens
If you don't know to watch for corn rootworm injury, a potentially serious problem of corn, then the following article will explain why you should. So read this article for corn rootworm control.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Anthracnose Symptoms In Beans – Managing Bean Plant Anthracnose In Gardens
Growing beans are generally hardy, but have a few diseases that can wipe them out rapidly. Anthracnose is one, but this article will help you better understand how to control anthracnose on beans. Click here to learn more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Are Navel Orangeworms: Controlling Navel Orangeworms On Nuts
Navel orangeworms on nut crops can be devastating. Read the following article to learn more about this pest and its treatment so you can breathe a little easier and harvest a little more.
By Kristi Waterworth
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African Violet Diseases: What Causes Ring Spot On African Violet
The fuzzy, compact African violet is a favorite of indoor growers, but African violet ring spot can be a real problem for beginners. If your plants are suddenly sporting spots they shouldn?t have, it?s time to give this issue a look. This article will help.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Aspergillus Alliaceus Info: Treating Stem And Branch Rot In Cacti
Keeping cactus is an exercise in patience. Their very presence in the landscape or home make them feel like cornerstone plants in your environment. That?s why it?s so important to recognize the onset of cactus diseases like stem and branch rot. Learn more here.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Problems With Cranberries: Common Fixing Cranberry Diseases And Pests
If you?re looking for an unusual addition to your garden this year, cranberries are where it?s at. But before you dive into the bog head first, make sure you read up on some of the most common problems that can affect this sweet tart of a crop. This article will help.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Curling Leaves On Peppers: What To Do For Pepper Plants With Leaf Curl
Pepper leaf curl is a common symptom in peppers, as it is in tomato plants. So what causes leaves to curl on peppers? Learn more about leaf curl on pepper plants in the following article.
By Kristi Waterworth