Plant Problems

Learn how to avoid the many plant problems you'll run into when gardening - pests, diseases, and more. We provide treatment and prevention tips!

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Garden Pests

7 Ways Pesticides Can Make Pest Problems Worse

Pesticides get a bad rap! Though they can be harmful, they have viable uses in commercial agriculture. Proper use, dosage rates, and application methods are key to preventing detrimental side effects. When improperly applied or overused, many pesticides make pest problems worse. This article explains why.

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Weeds

13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Weeds That Really Work

Weeds are pesky plants that don’t belong! A weed, simply put, is a plant that’s growing where you don’t want it to. Rather than spraying harmful herbicides in your yard, try one of these 13 efficient strategies from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

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Garden Pests

What’s Eating My Peony? 7 Peony Pests to Watch for

Peonies will soon awaken for their spring and early summer bloom spectacle. While they’re usually problem-free, they aren’t immune to common garden pests. If you spot signs of stress on your floriferous beauties, scout for the most likely culprits. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores peony pests and how to best treat and prevent them.

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Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Iris Borers in 7 Steps

Iris borers are the larvae of a brown moth. They look like mini caterpillars that tunnel into iris leaves and rhizomes. The damage they cause is significant, which is why control is crucial. Get rid of pesky iris borers with these seven easy steps from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

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Plant Problems

Why Are My Daffodil Leaves Turning Brown and Yellow?

Yellow and brown daffodil leaves are normal if they change color after the blooms fade in late spring or early summer. If they turn yellow at any other time, they may be indicators of pests, diseases, or adverse growing conditions. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in discovering what daffodils need to grow their best.

Close-up of flowering weeds that are good for the garden, with delicate green stems supporting clusters of trifoliate leaves with rounded, slightly notched leaflets and small, spherical flower heads in white hues.

Weeds

7 Weeds That Are Actually Good for Your Garden

Pulling weeds isn't usually a fun part of gardening. We have good news about some of those plants you might be plucking out. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss focuses on some beneficial plants that we commonly consider to be a nuisance.