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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Squirrels Stealing Your Bird Food? Try This Spicy Secret for Squirrel-Free Feeding That’s Totally Safe For BirdsIf you’re fed up with squirrels stealing bird food before your feathered friends can eat, it’s time to spice up your life. Here’s why spicy bird food lets birds eat safely and in peace
By Tyler Schuster
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7 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Stop Squirrels Digging Up Your Garden, According to Reddit GardenersReal gardeners share what actually works to keep squirrels out of your yard – from chicken wire to rubber snakes and other surprisingly effective deterrents.
By Sarah Veldman
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Dig Out These 3 Perennial Weeds in March – It’s the Best Time to Battle Taproots, Plus the Tools You Need to WinRemoving perennial weeds with deep taproots is nearly impossible later in the year. Now is the time to do it while the soil is working in your favor.
By Tyler Schuster
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How To Use Insecticidal Soap To Get Rid Of Pesky Pests – Plus, 3 Foolproof Homemade RecipesInsecticidal soap is an old-fashioned, but effective way to get rid of pests. Learn all about how to use this organic pesticide, plus 3 recipes to try yourself.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Should You Use Pre-Emergent Herbicide? When to Use It and When to Skip ItPre-emergent herbicides are a powerful tool for weed-free lawns and gardens, but need to be considered thoughtfully. Learn about when and how to use them.
By Tyler Schuster
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Are You Sabotaging Your Soil Health? 5 Disadvantages of Landscape Fabric That Might Make You ReconsiderDon't accidentally ruin your garden by falling for the lure of a product that eliminates weeds forever. Landscape fabric can be incredibly damaging.
By Kathleen Walters
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Scale Insect Identification and Control: Don't Let Your Precious Plants Get Destroyed By Creepy CrawlersScale insects are a threat for many plants in the home and garden, sucking sap and robbing them of essential nutrients. Identify and treat scale on plants.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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This Cheery Yellow Flower That Emerges in Early Spring May Look Cute, But It’s Highly Invasive – How to Identify & Remove Lesser CelandineDon't be fooled by the bright and happy blooms on this invasive plant. Lesser celandine has no place in your garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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There’s a Small Window to Stop Crabgrass Before It Starts Growing – Here’s the Exact Moment to ActCrabgrass can quickly take over your lawn and is tough to battle once it gets going. Find out the best time to apply pre-emergent so it can't take hold.
By Teo Spengler
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Does Foil Around Plants Really Deter Pests? The Science Behind This Gardening TrickCan this kitchen staple foil insects looking to chomp the plants your garden? Learn the ins and outs of using aluminum foil for pest prevention.
By Teo Spengler
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This Common Invasive Plant is Linked to Higher Populations of Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks – Identify It and Destroy ItThis invasive shrub has been popular at garden centers all over the US and it is linked to higher rates of Lyme disease. Find out if you have it in your yard.
By Tyler Schuster
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Does Your Plant Have a Drinking Problem? Common Signs Of Overwatering Plants and How to Treat ThemToo much water can actually kill your plants – and it's easier to do than you may think. Learn the signs of overwatering plants and how to reverse them.
By Amy Grant
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Plants Popping Out of the Soil in the Frost? Here's Why and How to Replant Them SafelyIt's unsettling to see your plants being shoved out of their garden beds in the middle of winter. Learn about frost heave and how to fix your perennials safely.
By Tyler Schuster
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Houseplant Root Rot 101: Symptoms, Causes, and Easy FixesStop overwatering! Follow our expert guide to diagnosing root rot early and learn the essential tips for giving your plant a new life.
By Liz Baessler
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The 3 Sneaky Weeds Setting Thousands of Seeds in Your Garden Right Now – and How to Stop Them FastYour garden might look pretty quiet, but these aggressive weeds are stealthily growing and dropping thousands of seeds into your soil. Here’s what to do now to dodge a massive problem in spring
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Get Rid of Mealybugs Indoors – 5 Easy Organic Controls to Zap Houseplant InfestationsThey may look like bits of fluff, but mealybugs are a major problem for indoor plants. If you see them, use these 5 expert-backed organic methods to curb infestations and keep plants thriving
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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This One January Spray Stops Thousands of Garden Pests Before They Ever HatchStop fruit tree pests before they wake! Find out the benefits of using this one spray in January to zap pests before they hatch, guaranteeing healthier trees and better fruit
By Teo Spengler





