How To…

Deal With Pests

Fight insects. Pull weeds. Solve disease problems. Insects chewing holes in leaves? We'll help you figure out what they are (and show you how to stop them). Not sure whether a plant is a weed? We help you identify weeds in your garden. Plants struggling? We'll help you figure out why a plant is turning brown and help you fix the problem. And of course if deer are eating your garden, we'll show you which products and techniques will deter deer.

Weed Watch: Common Burdock

Learn how to identify and control common burdock weed.

Types of Garden Spiders

Garden spiders may give you a start when you run across one unexpectedly but they're great partners in the fight against plant pests!

5 Ways to Get Rid of Weeds Without Pulling Them

Are you tired of hand-pulling weeds? Try these different techniques you may or may not have heard of for controlling weeds in your garden.

Did You Know These Insects Were Pollinators?

They may not get as much attention as bees and butterflies, but they should! Learn more about 5 lesser-known, but still important, pollinators here.

Spotted Lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect species that is making its way across the U.S. Here is what you need to know and what to look for.

Scarlet Lily Leaf Beetle

Here’s what you need to know about the scarlet lily leaf beetle, a garden pest that’s making its way across the United States.

Companion Plantings That Really Work

Find out which companion plants work best together to create a vegetable garden that's productive and looks good, too.

Common Houseplant Bugs

Don't let bugs take over your beloved houseplants! Here's how to control insect pests on indoor plants.

8 Ways to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats

Fungus gnats are one of the most annoying houseplant insect problems. Here are 8 ways to get rid of them.

Identifying Weeds in the Garden

To pull or not to pull? Identifying weeds and perennials in spring can be tricky. We’ll show you photos of commonly confused plants and what to look for.

What To Do About Boxwood Blight

Boxwood blight is a disease that can quickly ruin a gorgeous garden. If you’re growing boxwood, you need to read this and learn what to do about boxwood blight.

Poison Ivy Lookalikes

It can be hard to tell if the plant you’re looking at is poison ivy or a lookalike. Here’s our guide to identifying and getting rid of poison ivy safely.

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Beneficial Garden Insects

Not all bugs are created equally. Here’s a look at some beneficial insects you actually want living in your garden. Learn to identify and attract them.

7 Common Garden Pests

Identifying the problem is the first step in finding a healthy way to reduce — or even eliminate — the damage caused by garden pests. Here are 7 common garden pests you may encounter.

Common Hosta Problems

Are you wondering what’s wrong with your hosta? We’ll help you deal with common problems and make sure your hostas always look great.

Troubleshooting your bearded irises

Keep your bearded irises healthy with these tips for getting rid of iris borer and leaf spot.

5 Home Remedies for Fungal Diseases in the Garden

Are black spot and powdery mildew affecting your plants? You may have an entire arsenal to fight these fungal diseases right in your kitchen. Here are five quick recipes you can use in the garden.

7 Common Garden Diseases

Are your plants getting strange spots and discolorations? It might be a fungal disease! Here's what you need to know to identify and combat these common diseases.