Bugs & Thugs
Preparation and prevention will help keep your garden from being a smorgasbord for unwanted visitors!
Insect pests and destructive wildlife can demolish a garden in no time. Find out how to use integrated pest management, natural controls and clever barriers to protect your plants!
Natural Born Pest Killers
The best pest controls are the safest. Here's how to stop bugs without harmful chemicals.
Causes of Plant Stress
How lack of water, poor soil and other plant stresses make your garden vulnerable to pests and disease.
Contaminated Potting Soil and Compost
Bagged soils can contain herbicides, gnats and other unsavory problems.
Gardening with Chickens
Natural fertilizer and pest control from the birds that give us eggs and companionship.
Keeping Mice From Your Compost Heap
Mice in your compost bin can be a problem year-round, but especially in the winter.
Winterize Your Vegetable Garden
Cleaning out garden debris also takes out harmful insect eggs and larvae for next season.
Organic Control of Aphids
One of the most destructive pests in the home garden, aphids are also one of the most fascinating. Understand them to stop them.
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