Problems
If only things could always go right in the garden. The fact of the matter is, sometimes they don't. Pests, disease, environmental hazards and more can strike your plants. Learn what they are and how to prevent them here.
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Scientists Say Catnip Repels Mosquitoes as Effectively as DEET, so I Made My Own Plant-Based SprayFrom garden to mister, here’s how I DIYed a natural mosquito repellent spray from my catnip plants.
By Emma Kendell
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This $10 Solar Fountain Stops Mosquitoes Breeding in Bird Baths, Attracts Feathered Friends & Adds Soothing Sounds to Your GardenPrevent mosquitoes from breeding and turn your bird bath into a show-stopping garden feature with an easy and affordable solar fountain.
By Laura Walters
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Forget Traps – This Beautiful Flower Offers a Better, More Natural Way to Help Deter SquirrelsFancy banishing squirrels from your yard without causing them any harm? People swear by this pretty flowering plant.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Experts Say All Garden Pests Hate This Kitchen Spice – How to Use It and What It Can (and Can't) Do for Your GardenThis common kitchen cupboard staple will send animals and insects scurrying away from your plants.
By Ciéra Cree
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7 Mosquito Control Products That Actually Work to Keep Your Summer Celebrations Itch-FreeFrom mosquito dunks to Thermacell repellers and permethrin sprays, here are the products that genuinely keep mosquitoes away from your garden and patio all summer.
By Sarah Veldman
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6 Pests to Guard Against in July – Nip Them in the Bud Before They Ruin Your GardenPests become a major problem in July if you're not careful. Watch out for these 6 bugs and your garden will thank you.
By Tyler Schuster
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7 Weird Weeding Tools You Never Knew You NeededWeeding is a chore, but it doesn't have to ruin your back. Here are the best weeders you may not have heard of.
By Sarah Veldman
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5 Mistakes You’re Making That Are Attracting Flies – Keep Flies Out of Your House and Away From Your Patio This SummerIs your garden or compost pile attracting flies? Don't let these pests take over your summer gatherings or buzz around your house.
By Kathleen Walters
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How to Save Heat-Stressed Plants Without Overwatering Them – 5 Easy Steps to Take Now Before It’s Too LateIf your plants are wilting in the middle of a heatwave, they may have heat stress. Here's what to do before you rush in with a hose and overwater them.
By Laura Walters
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Amazon Prime Day's Best Pest Control Deals – Keep Your Garden and Summer Gatherings Free From Bothersome BugsSnap up these pest control deals during Amazon Prime Day so you can spend more time enjoying your yard and less time battling bugs and animals.
By Kathleen Walters
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Say Goodbye to Mosquitoes, Wasps, and Flies – Amazon’s Best-Selling Bug Zapper Is Half Price for Prime DayBid bugs farewell this summer with this best-selling insect zapper. Plus other product recommendations to keep insects steering clear of your space.
By Ciéra Cree
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What’s Eating Your Plants? How to Identify Leaf Damage and Stop the Culprit FastMysterious holes in your leaves got you down? Check out these 7 common culprits and stop them before it is too late.
By Tyler Schuster
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This Pretty Garden Ornament Is Secretly a Slug TrapA cute ceramic garden decoration? Think again; this is actually a discreet slug trap in disguise, and gardeners swear by it.
By Kayleigh Dray
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This 1 Kitchen Staple Clears Up Powdery Mildew Fast – How to Make a Cheap & Easy Spray to Stop Fungus SpreadingProtect plants from powdery mildew by making a spray with this common kitchen item. Here's how to do it.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Not Borax, Not Orange Peel – the Natural Way to Get Rid of Ants in Your Yard That Actually WorksNeed to control ant numbers and eliminate ant hills in your garden? This chemical-free trap uses pantry staples to kill ants without putting your garden, and everyone who uses it, at risk.
By Emma Kendell
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Stop Mosquitoes Breeding in Your Bird Bath With This 1 Simple Addition – It Attracts Birds & Keeps Water Cleaner for LongerThis one clever device keeps your bird bath free from mosquitoes, makes cleaning easier, and attracts more birds.
By Tyler Schuster
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6 Garden Pests to Watch for in June – Don't Wait! Eliminate Them Before They Take Over Your Garden Beds and Vegetables This SummerJune is prime time for garden pests. Get a jump on pest control and you'll have a healthier garden this summer.
By Teo Spengler





