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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Does Cat Hair Deter Rabbits? Your Kitty May Be the Key to a Better GardenRabbits can quickly ruin your flower or vegetable garden. Could cat hair be the trick to deterring the fluffy-tailed menaces?
By Teo Spengler
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We Asked, You Answered: Gardeners Reveal 11 Problem Plants They Regret Ever GrowingFrom invasive spreaders to pest magnets to high-maintenance troublemakers, avoid these problem plants that cause instant gardener's remorse.
By Amy Draiss
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Gardeners Beware: These 6 Plants Attract Japanese Beetles – Plus Gorgeous Alternatives to Use InsteadYou might be unwittingly attracting Japanese beetles to your garden if you have these plants. Learn how to battle beetles and plant a beetle-proof garden.
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Prevent a Yellowjacket Nest in the Ground: Gardening Expert Shares His Best Tips to Keep Wasps AwayFinding a yellowjacket nest in the ground can send anyone into a panic, but have no fear! Learn some simple ways to keep yellowjackets from taking up residence.
By Tyler Schuster
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Wasps Get Dangerous in Early Fall – These 7 Plants That Repel Wasps Naturally Will Make Your Yard SaferTry these plants that repel wasps in your yard and container garden this summer and fall to keep dangerous wasps away from your outdoor gatherings.
By Tyler Schuster
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Your Bird Feeder Could Be Attracting Rats – Keep Them Out of Your Yard With These Clever TipsRodents can be attracted to bird feeders, but you don't have to put up with it. Learn how to keep rats away from your backyard bird oasis.
By Kathleen Walters
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Try These 6 Clever and Humane Ways to Keep Groundhogs Out of Your Garden Without Harming ThemGroundhogs wreak havoc on vegetable gardens and flower beds, but you don't have to give in to the burrowing burglars. Explore kind ways to move them along.
By Tyler Schuster
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How To Get Rid Of Weeds Between Pavers Permanently – 8 Best Methods For A Weed-Free PatioBattling weeds between pavers can feel like an endless chore, but we have gathered our best patio weed control methods to make the task a little easier on you.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Pretty Plants That Keep Fruit Flies Away – and Look Absolutely Charming on Your Kitchen WindowsillBanish pesky insects the natural way with these beautiful plants that repel fruit flies – or even kill them – and thrive on a sunny windowsill.
By Amy Grant
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Does the ‘Chalk Trick’ Work for Ant Control? Explore If This Method Will Really Deter Ants in the HomeCould a simple piece of white chalk be part of the solution for ants that wander in your house? Let's explore if this chalk trick really works.
By Kathleen Walters
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6 Plants That Repel Ticks and Are Sure to Add Charm to Your Landscape or Container GardenTicks are getting worse as summers get hotter and longer. Take back your yard from the creepy arachnids with these plants that keep ticks away.
By Susan Albert
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I’m Allergic To Yellowjackets and Here’s How I Safely Battled Them In My Backyard, Plus Tips to Keep You SafeYellowjackets can be extremely dangerous to humans, especially for those people who are allergic to yellowjacket stings. Learn how to safely eliminate them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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This Fantastic Mosquito Killer Also Eliminates Other Pests – And Has Several Surprising UsesMosquito dunks can be used in many ways around the yard and even in your home. Learn how you can take control and rid yourself of pesky pests.
By Kathleen Walters
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Stop Using Vinegar On Your Weeds – This Brilliant Household Item Works Even BetterStruggling to get rid of weeds with vinegar or baking soda? Try this toolbox staple for eradicating larger and established weeds, and tackling longer, pernicious root systems
By Janey Goulding
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Can This Common Fruit Be the Answer to Deterring Ants? Learn About Lemons for Natural Ant ControlLemon is a helpful natural tool that can keep ants out of the home when used with other strategies. Learn the best way to naturally repel pesky ants.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Use Neem Oil On Plants: 3 Great Uses As A Garden Buddy, Plant Rescue & Pest Blaster – Why Neem Work Makes The Dream Work!Ever heard of neem’s magic powers and wondered how it can help you in the garden? Here’s how to use neem oil on plants and how to get the best from neem to tackle pests
By Janey Goulding
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Try This DIY Yellowjacket Trap for a No-Cost Way to Keep Your Picnics and Garden Parties Safe This SummerA DIY yellowjacket trap is cheap and eco-friendly way to control yellowjacket populations if they are becoming aggressive towards humans this summer.
By Kathleen Walters





