Fungus gnats can be a particularly pesky houseplant or greenhouse pest. They might be difficult to spot early on and multiply quickly. Fungus gnat larvae feed on the roots of plants, especially potted ones, which can cause plants to wither and die if the infestation isn’t … [Read more...]
Nematodes: Good or Bad in the Garden?
by Erin Marissa Russell Nematodes in the garden can be beneficial, helping gardeners to aerate soil and produce a bumper crop, or they can be parasitic to plants. This article will help gardeners learn the difference between helpful and harmful nematodes as well as what to do … [Read more...]
How to Fight Earwigs In The Garden
by Matt Gibson Earwigs (also known as pincher bugs and dermaptera) are a scary looking garden pest that look like a miniature version of a creature in a horror movie. Their half inch to one inch red-tinted brown bodies have two large pinchers at the tail end. The pinchers … [Read more...]
How to Fight Pepper Weevils
by Matt Gibson The pepper weevil (or Anthonomus eugenii) is the pepper plant’s single biggest enemy, and no pepper is safe from its grasp. Though weevils are not the only enemy of the pepper plant, they are by far the most prolific and the hardest to eradicate. From bell … [Read more...]
How to Protect Seedlings from Slugs and Snails
By Erin Marissa Russell Seasoned gardeners know what a threat slugs and snails can present to a carefully tended garden, and a struggle against these mollusks when your plants are seedlings or new shoots can be especially damaging. Luckily, there are steps you can take to … [Read more...]
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