Growing organically means treating pests differently than in a conventional garden. At the first sighting of an unwanted bug or a wilted leaf, take a deep breath and follow simple, intuitive organic gardening principles to fight pests and diseases.
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Keep your garden protected from pests like deer and rabbits, and insects like slugs and snails. Get tips on controlling critters now, before they become a bigger problem in the season.
Houseplants add beauty to our living spaces, but low maintenance doesn’t mean no maintenance. Learn to spot houseplant problems and pests before they harm your plants.
Get rid of moles and gophers and take back control of your outdoor space before they take over.
Problems in the garden may start with a nibble on a leaf, or a bite out of your prized tomatoes. Before long you wonder what kind of pest is in your garden and how you should handle it. Learn more about mindful pest management from the author of “Humane Critter Control: The Guide to Natural, Nontoxic Pest Solutions to Protect Your Yard and Garden.”
It’s a frustrating feeling when hungry critters decide to snack on your plants. Try these seven proven strategies to keep deer, squirrels and other pests out of your garden.
Take back your yard from fire ants in two steps.
Two types of insects can injure cacti and succulents. Learn how to remove these damaging pests.
Try soil solarization for six weeks and get better veggies, flowers and plants.
Keep aphids away from plants with these 7 tips.
Lure these good bugs to your garden for free and natural pest control.
Two tiny insects can injure cacti and succulents. Learn how to remove these damaging pests.