By Bethany Hayes (revised and updated) The 30-second version: Most tomato pests are manageable organically if you catch them early. The single most effective thing you can do is walk your garden often and look closely — especially under the leaves. Hand-pick what you can, … [Read more...]
How to Fight Leaf Miners: A Gardener’s Guide
by James Aldwin As spring gives way to the vibrant colors of summer, your garden becomes a hub of activity. With the satisfaction of seeing your young plants thrive comes the responsibility of ensuring their health. The tender leaves of your tomatoes are unfurling, your leaf … [Read more...]
What is a trap crop?
Question: What is a trap crop for home gardeners? I've heard the term mentioned in discussions about organic gardening methods, but I'm not exactly sure what it means. Can you please explain? - Laura D. Gardening Channel Replies: A trap crop, also known as a sacrificial crop, … [Read more...]
How to Keep Snakes Out of Your Garden
by Matt Gibson If you're trying to keep snakes out of your garden, we certainly don't blame you. Unfortunately snakes love to hang out in areas that are covered in a dense array of plants. They are drawn to spots where there is plenty of foliage that can serve as camouflage … [Read more...]
Armyworms / Cutworms: How to Identify and Fight These Garden Pests
By Matt Gibson There are over 20,000 different species of cutworms. Among the most common of the cutworm varieties are armyworms, surface feeders who terrorize gardens, munching plants down until just the skeleton of the leaves remain and gorging themselves on the fruits and … [Read more...]
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