Pest & Disease Control

Bee balm (Monarda) is a gorgeous perennial loved for its colorful, nectar-rich flowers that attract pollinators. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees flock to the red, pink, purple, and white blooms. However, bee balm is prone to powdery mildew, a common fungal disease. If left unchecked, powdery mildew can cover leaves in an unsightly white residue, weakening … Read more

These beauties are usually easy to get along with, but what happens when their green leaves turn black? Peace lilies are popular houseplants known for their glossy green leaves and beautiful white flowers. However peace lily leaves can sometimes develop unsightly black spots which can be alarming for plant owners. In this article, we’ll explore … Read more

Yellow spots on potato leaves can be alarming for any gardener While your first instinct may be to panic, try to stay calm. Not all yellow spots mean disaster for your crop The key is identifying the cause accurately so you can take appropriate action. In this article we’ll explore the most common reasons for … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Azalea blossoms brighten the spring garden, blooming generously in areas of light shade. These are truly ornamentals for all seasons though, offering rich, green foliage all summer long. Some deciduous varieties explode into shades of yellow and … Read more

One day, you woke up to find a mushroom cap in your beloved succulent pot. Maybe the first thing you did was to Google “mushroom in my succulent pot” (and ended up in our blog here). Let us assure you that mushrooms in houseplant and succulent pots are more common than you might think, and … Read more

Also known as melon aphids, black aphids are oval-shaped tiny insects that multiply quickly and could potentially harm your plants as they suck the sap out of them. Have you noticed tiny black bugs crawling on your houseplants or garden vegetables? These pesky little insects can quickly multiply and damage your plants Identifying little black … Read more

Spider mites are tiny pests that can cause big problems for tomato plants. If youre noticing tiny webs on your plants and lots of dead leaves, then you probably have a spider mite infestation. Luckily, there are several things you can do to get rid of spider mites and protect your garden plants. In this … Read more

Ants can be a real nuisance when it comes to trees Not only can they damage trees, but they can also find their way into your home Getting rid of ants on trees takes some work, but it can be done through various methods. In this complete guide, we will cover everything you need to … Read more

Spider plants are popular indoor plants loved for their easy care requirements and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. However, even hardy spider plants can develop issues like brown spots on their leaves. If you notice brown spots on your spider plant don’t panic. With proper troubleshooting you can identify the cause and … Read more

Looks like I’ve done it again. Killed rosemary, the plant. Worse than that, I’ve killed two rosemary plants. And even worse still, drawing on my experiences killing numerous rosemary plants — perhaps you also have killed one or more — I’ve been dispensing my “expertise” on how not to kill rosemary. My reasoning went like … Read more