Garden Pests

There are an incredibly huge number of garden pests to be aware of. Chewing pests, sucking pests, and more await you in our in-depth series of articles on these annoying critters.

Throughout, we provide you helpful assistance in how to manage your pest populations using integrated pest management tips and useful organic solutions!

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Garden Pests

Should You Buy Ladybugs as Natural Pest Control?

Ladybugs are voracious predators of garden pests, but purchasing these beneficial insects may not be the best form of pest control. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how ladybugs can help control pests and why you don’t need to buy them.

Close-up of a Mossy rose gall on a rose bush against a blurred green garden background. Mossy rose gall appear as abnormal growths on rose plants, resembling small, moss-covered balls. This gall is a rounded structure covered with a moss-like coating of a reddish-green color.

Garden Pests

What Is Mossy Rose Gall? Fuzzy Growths on Rose Bushes

Are you witnessing strange, fuzzy, colorful growths on your roses? Are you worried about the health of your rose and its neighboring garden plants? If you live in the U.S., you may be one of the few affected by mossy rose gall. In this article, gardening expert Taylor Sievers discusses this peculiar garden phenomenon. Spoiler alert: the answer may not be what you think!

Close-up of the roots of a plant affected by root-knot nematodes on a white background. They exhibit a characteristic appearance of swollen, knotted, and galled roots. Infected roots appear stunted, discolored, and have reduced branching.

Garden Pests

How to Identify and Treat Root-Knot Nematodes

If you notice your plants’ roots are covered with small, round growths and the foliage is wilting and yellowing, root-knot nematodes are likely to blame. Join former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski as she explains the dangers of these pests and how to best manage them.

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13 Plants That Repel Garden Pests

Repelling nuisance pests in the garden can be a real challenge. There are plants that attract insects and plants that repel them. Read on as gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 13 plants that will help keep garden pests at bay.

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Garden Pests

Can You Trap Slugs With Beer?

It’s a damp spring, and there are sporadic, smooth holes in your beautiful garden greens. There are shiny trails of slime nearby. Ugh, slugs. We’ve all been there. So what to do? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she dives into the simple art of trapping slugs with beer.

A close-up of aphids infesting a green leaf. The tiny green aphids are voraciously feasting on the leaf, leaving a trail of small holes in their wake. The leaf's surface shows signs of damage caused by the infestation.

Garden Pests

11 Types of Aphids Found in the Garden

No gardener wants to deal with aphids, but unfortunately, they are almost impossible to avoid. Gardening expert Madison Moulton takes you through 11 of the most common aphid types found in the garden and how to identify them.

A macro shot of rosy apple aphids congregating inside a leaf. The aphids are small, measuring 1 to 3 millimeters in length with a range of brown to black colors. They are in contrast with the vibrant green leaf and its intricate patterns.

Garden Pests

How to Identify and Manage Aphids

Aphids are annoying and can be incredibly damaging if not quickly controlled. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains everything you need to know about aphids, including, most importantly, how to get rid of them.

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Garden Pests

How to Plant a Biocontrolled Garden to Regulate Pests

How do you keep aphids, hornworms, and other garden pests in check without nasty sprays or tedious hand-picking? Nature’s ancient food webs can help you create a self-regulated garden that acts like a natural ecosystem. Biocontrol, or biological control, is a pest-control method using natural predators and other organisms to keep pests in check.

A detailed close-up of ants feasting on an orchid bud's honeydew. In the blurred backdrop, a delicate, vibrant white and purple flower is also seen.

Garden Pests

Why Are There Ants Crawling on My Orchids?

Do you have ants crawling on the orchids that are growing inside your home or in your garden? There are some common reasons why this happens, and many are easily fixed. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for getting the ants off your orchids this season.

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Garden Pests

15 Garden Pests To Watch Out For This Season

If you have a garden, you will undoubtedly encounter some garden pests. Garden pests are those animals that dig, chew, bite, suck, eat, or otherwise disturb your plants. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will introduce 15 common garden pests, how to identify them, and what can help prevent them.