Creating a garden that supports its own health is often a matter of encouraging the right relationships. Among the most helpful partnerships is that between flowering plants and beneficial insects. Ladybugs are among the most reliable natural controls for aphids, which can damage a wide range of plants. By planting species that offer food and…
Pest control is a topic I’ve often written about in the past. Primarily, it came from my absolute hate for pest issues in the garden, as I had to deal with them frustratingly often in my initial gardening years. The most effective pest solution I found over the years actually wasn’t a store-bought pesticide, it…
Yes, you read that title absolutely right! There are plants out there that can actually drive pests out of your garden! Today’s article is dedicated to these special plants, as, without them, my garden would quite literally be in shambles due to the million pest infestations I’ve dealt with in the past. Without wasting any…
Are you dealing with a massive slug infestation in your garden? Well, I have a long list of solutions that may work well for your exact situation! Today, we’ll be taking a look at all the ways you can ward off slugs from your garden and keep the space safe from these slimy creepy crawlies….
So, whenever I talk about insects in the garden with anyone, they end up taking it negatively…like the insects shouldn’t be there. The truth is – that’s exactly where they belong. Though certain insects can be a real nuisance in the garden, there are some that you deliberately want to attract as they positively impact the…
Have cabbage worms been annoying the crap out of you? Yeah…same… Recently, there’s been a huge cabbage worm infestation in my mom’s garden, and our entire cabbage and kale patch was affected by it. In this article, I’ll walk you through all the ways we handled the situation and how her garden is completely pest-free now. …