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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What Are Boxelder Bugs And What Do Boxelder Bugs Look Like
What are boxelder bugs? Boxelder bugs are major nuisances around the house but, fortunately, boxelder bugs in gardens are relatively harmless. Click this article to learn more about boxelder bugs, including a few tips for boxelder bug control.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Crabgrass Varieties: Information On Types Of Crabgrass Weeds
There are many different types of crabgrass. How many types of crabgrass are there? There are nearly 35 different species, depending upon whom you ask. Learn more about the most common forms of crabgrass in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Phytoplasma Life Cycle – What Is Phytoplasma Disease In Plants
What is phytoplasma disease? Well, first you need to understand the phytoplasma life cycle and how they are spread. New studies indicate that phytoplasma effects on plants can mimic damage shown by psyllid insects or leaf roll viruses. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Birds Eating My Flowers: Why Do Birds Eat Flower Buds
Gardeners are constantly worrying about protecting their plants from hungry deer, rabbits, and insects. Sometimes our feathered friends can also eat flowers and buds from certain plants. Click here to learn why this happens.
By Darcy Larum
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Effects Of Defoliation – What To Do For Defoliated Plants In The Garden
It can start with just a few leaves dropping off a plant before nothing but bare branches are left. There can be many reasons for this defoliation of plants. Click this article to learn what causes defoliation and the effects of defoliation in the garden.
By Darcy Larum
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What Do Groundhogs Like To Eat In The Garden?
Click here for info on groundhogs and what they like to eat in the garden and landscape.
By Laura Miller
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Purple Loosestrife Info - Tips For Purple Loosestrife Control
The purple loosestrife plant is an extremely invasive perennial. It has become a menace to the native plants where it chokes out the growth of all its competitors. This article has tips on how to control this weed.
By Jackie Rhoades
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How To Rid Plants Of Leaf Miners
Leaf miner damage is unsightly and, if left untreated, can end up causing serious damage to a plant. Taking steps to rid plants of leaf miners will improve their overall health. Learn how to kill leaf miners in this article.
By Heather Rhoades
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Flower Drop Tips: Reasons Why Healthy Blooms Fall Off
If you've ever experienced the disappointment of having healthy buds and flowers drop off of your plants, this article is for you. Click here to find out what causes blossom drop in plants, and what you can do about it.
By Jackie Carroll
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Larvicide Treatment Tips: How And When To Use Larvicide
There are many ways to deal with pests in the yard or garden. If you have standing water, larvicides can be a good option in addition to preventative practices. Know the pros and cons before you use larvicides in your garden. Click here to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Milky Spore: Using Milky Spore For Lawns And Gardens
Japanese beetle larvae feed on grass roots, leaving ugly, brown dead spots in the lawn. However, they are susceptible to several biological controls, including milky spore disease. Learn more about this here.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Are Leaf Footed Bugs: Learn About Leaf Footed Bug Damage
Although many of the bugs in the garden can be easily distinguished as friend or foe, the leaf footed bug is not among them. These sometimes problematic insects require careful observation so you can clearly say if they're harming your garden plants. Learn more here.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Indoor Thrips Control – Getting Rid Of Thrips On Houseplants
Thrips indoors are not as common as thrips on outdoor plants, but they do occur and it is important to take care of them before the damage becomes too difficult to deal with. It is best to identify them early in order to have the best chance in getting rid of them. Learn more here.
By Raffaele Di Lallo
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INSV Information - Plants Affected By Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus
There are a lot of things that can happen to your plants between the moment they emerge from their seeds until they fruit or bloom, wilt and die. Of all the things that can go wrong, INSV may be one of the most challenging. Find out more about this disease here.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Invasive Native Plants – Can Native Plants Become Invasive
Not all exotic and non-native plants are invasive, and not all native plants are strictly non-invasive. It can be confusing, but even native plants can grow in such a way that they become problematic and invasive. Learn more about this here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Fusarium Crown Rot Disease: Control Of Fusarium Crown Rot
Fusarium crown rot disease is a serious problem that can affect a wide range of plant species, both annual and perennial alike, rotting the roots and crowns. While there is no chemical treatment, this article can provide information on what to look for.
By Liz Baessler
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Controlling Squash Bugs - How To Get Rid Of Squash Bugs
Squash bugs are one of the most common pests affecting squash plants, but also attack other cucurbits as well. Squash bug identification is relatively easy to recognize with tips from this article.
By Nikki Tilley