The most common garden problems fall into two categories: insects and diseases. If its not one of these, the problem may be related to weather, soil condition, or other common situations. A weak or stressed plan
There are more than 400 species of ants in North America, but only a handful of those are really pests. Pavement ants are dark brown and very small, just 1/6 to 1/8 inch long. As their name suggests, pavement an
Identifying & Controlling Garden Pests
Thrip Thrips: Adult thrips are about 1/16-inch long and usually have dark bodies with four fringed wings. Their small size makes them difficult to detect in the garden. They mainly attack tender young leaves, fl
Tomato and tobacco hornworms are large green caterpillars (up to 4 inches long) that feed on tomato plants. Tomato hornworms are more common in the North, while tobacco hornworms are more likely in the South. In
How Do I Get Rid of Ants on My Lemon Tree?
Ants on your lemon tree are likely a sign that your lemon tree has scale and/or aphids. The ants arent causing any damage to the tree, but sometimes they "farm" the aphids or scale insects because both o
Whats the Best Way to Get Rid of Fire Ants?
Fire ants commonly infest lawns and landscapes in the southeastern United States. Their sting can be painful, and their mounds can cause damage to lawn-care equipment. There are several options for managing fire a
How Can I Get Rid of Wiregrass?
Wiregrass is another name for Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon). Because it is a perennial, it will return each year. As youve discovered, its persistent. It can spread rapidly as its rhizomes creep along undergroun
Do I Have Slugs in My Garden? The telltale sign that slugs are around -- in addition to your plants being eaten -- is the silvery trail they leave behind. Slugs do the most damage at night. They particularly lik
If your plants leaves have a white or gray dust on them, powdery mildew is probably attacking your garden. Its a common disease, and different strains of powdery mildew attack a wide range of plants. The bad new
What is the Difference Between Moles and Voles?
Moles and voles may be out of sight, but theyll be on your mind when they begin to damage your garden. Before going into battle, learn about these burrowing landscaping menaces. continue reading below
How Do I Stop Squirrels from Eating My Tulips?
To defeat squirrels, your options are repellents, scare tactics, or traps. To protect your tulip buds, use a taste repellent such as hot pepper wax spray. The wax enables the repellent to linger up to a month, des
How Do I Get Rid of Clover After Weed Killers and Lime Have Failed?
Clover can be killed with repeat applications of a combination selective broadleaf weed killer. Be sure to use a three-way herbicide such as Trimec or another brand that includes the same ingredients. Any product
Your crabapple (Malus) may simply be suffering transplant shock. Its not unusual for a recently transplanted tree to develop a few yellow leaves. Unless the problem progresses, you may not need to do much. Keep th
Deer and rabbits often ignore strongly scented herbs such as basil, rosemary, and oregano. But, like people, each rabbit has its own sense of taste. If you want to grow these plants, and youre very concerned for t
My Juniper Trees Have Orange, Slimy Balls on Them -- What Are They?
It sounds as though your juniper trees have a fungal disease called cedar-apple rust (Gymnosporan-gium). The orange balls you see are the fruiting body of the fungus. The first year of infection, the fungus forms
Thistle is a tough one because, as youve probably noticed, it has such an extensive root system. If there are a lot of thistles in your neighborhood, it may be very difficult to competely keep the weed at bay as n
Leafminers are immature insects that feed between the upper and lower surfaces of leaves. The adults may be flies, moths, sawflies, or beetles. The female adult lays eggs on the leaf surface. When the larvae hat
Stop Squash Vine Borers in Your Garden
Some of the nastiest insect pests are the ones you dont see. And thats the case of squash vine borer, a common marauder that also attacks gourds and pumpkins. Its a worm that pierces the plants stem, and then ea
Nothing can ruin a good day in the garden like a plant overrun with pests. How you deal with the problem depends on what has invaded your yard. Here are common garden pest control methods for a wide range of insects.
Stop Cucumber Beetles in Your Garden
Cucumber beetles are nasty little pests that attack cucumbers and related plants (squash, melons, pumpkins) throughout the growing season. The beetles look like 1/4-inch-long insects that are yellow-green in col
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