As the snow melts and the first crocuses push their colorful heads through the thawing earth, gardeners everywhere feel a surge of excitement. Spring is a time of rebirth and rejuvenation, not just for plants but for the myriad of insects that see your garden as a banquet laid out in their honor. While many …
Plant Pests
Want to liven up your backyard orchards? Or are you looking to spruce your indoor look with container plants? You would be interested to know that dwarf lemons, or Improved Meyer, do not only bear fruit but also works as an ornamental. Apart from dwarf lemons, other lemon tree plants provide great benefits to their …
What is Eating my broccoli leaves? Broccoli leaves are often getting eaten by animals and pests. Broccoli is a great crop that you can grow from summer to autumn. It’s a great crop that proliferates in the right conditions. Broccoli grows on a stalk with a single flower (the broccoli crown) in the center. Dark, …
What is Eating My Pepper Plants at Night? You’d think the pepper part of pepper plants would not be attractive to pests. On the other hand, there are many different peppers with different tastes, some more peppery than others. Then, of course, there are the fruit, stems, and leaves to consider. So, they may be …
What is eating my tomato plant stems? Tomatoes are easy to grow, making them a top choice for plants that home gardeners can grow. But the big problem is that pests love delicious plants and fruit. The damage is often easy to spot, but it is often unclear what pest caused it. You won’t be …
I don’t suppose it should come as a surprise to anyone that plants called “succulent” should attract the attention of hungry creatures looking for a meal, yet it does. I give many such folks a free pass because a large percentage of them – perhaps even most – have no idea that their plant is …
What is Eating my Hydrangea Leaves? If you notice holes or discolored spots on your hydrangea leaves, you’re probably already searching for the culprit. You’re sure something’s feeding on them, but what? By looking at them, can you determine what is eating your hydrangeas? In this article, we’ll look at how to diagnose a pest …
What are These Tiny Yellow Bugs? Have you noticed tiny yellow bugs on your plant but are unaware of what they are? Are your plants suffering, gradually losing their healthy, aesthetic look, and appearing weak and flaccid? Tiny Yellow Bugs While these bugs may seem small, the damage they are causing will probably be intense. …
You’re working in your garden and see something crawling on the leaves. You look closer and see tiny brown bugs moving on the leaves. You may even see ants with the tiny bugs. These tiny brown bugs are aphids. They can harm plants and should be treated as soon as possible because they can transmit …
What are these small white bugs? I always wanted a pretty garden with lots of greenery and flowers. My dream came true when I moved from my tiny one-bedroom apartment to a small holding outside the city. Now I could plant and learn and see the growth. I thought everything was going well until that …