Boxwood Blight: How to Spot and Prevent This Devastating Plant Disease
Find out what boxwood blight is, how to recognize symptoms, and keep it from infecting your shrubs.
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Pest & Problem Fixes
How to Keep Chipmunks Out of the Garden—and Squirrels, Too
Here's how to keep chipmunks out of your garden and stop them (and squirrels) from eating your plants and flowers.
How to Get Rid of Slugs in Your Garden
Don't let slugs destroy your garden. These tips for how to get rid of slugs will help you protect your edible and ornamental plants.
6 Things to Do to Get Rid of Garden Bugs Safely
Here's how to get rid of garden bugs safely once you've determined what insect has invaded your yard.
How to Get Rid of Weeds in Flower Beds—and Stave Off New Ones
Unwanted plants among your treasured blooms can ruin the whole effect. But with the right tools and techniques, you can eliminate the invaders.
How to Get Rid of Grasshoppers So They Don't Eat Your Plants
Grasshoppers have huge appetites. Use these tips for how to get rid of grasshoppers and keep them from devouring your garden.
How to Keep Deer from Eating Plants and Out of Your Yard
Try out these deterrents and tips to keep deer from eating plants and out of your yard to save your flowers and veggies.
Ladybug vs. Asian Lady Beetle: How to Tell the Good Bug from the Bad Bug
A ladybug and an Asian lady beetle look similar, but one type helps control unwanted insects in the garden while the other is a pest itself. Here's how to tell these similar-looking bugs apart.
How Can I Get Rid of Wiregrass?
Is there any way to get rid of wiregrass? We have an abundance of it in our flower beds, and no matter how many times I weed, it comes back. I've gone down almost a foot into the ground, and still find roots.
8 Tips for Getting Rid of Squash Bugs Naturally Before They Devour Your Plants
Find out how to get rid of squash bugs with these natural pest control tips, plus learn how to identify these insects and their damage.
5 Pet-Friendly Weed Killer Options for a Safe and Beautiful Yard
Want to keep weeds in check in animal-safe ways? Here are the best pet-friendly weed killers—only some of which involve spraying or sprinkling.
How to Get Rid of Groundhogs in Lawns and Gardens
Groundhogs do a lot of damage to gardens. Use these tips to prevent and get rid of groundhogs in a safe, humane way.
How to Get Rid of Crabgrass and Replace It with Actual Grass
You can plant grass that you want once you learn how to get rid of crabgrass in your yard. No more weeds—only a lawn you can love.
How to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Garden Without Chemicals
Here's how to eliminate wild plants and weeds naturally—plus recommendations for the best tools for the job.
10 Pictures of Tree Diseases and Pests to Help You Spot Problems
These pictures of tree diseases and the worst pests will help you identify symptoms and damage, along with solutions to the problems you may have.
How to Stop Rabbits from Eating Plants in Your Garden
Bunnies may be cute, but they can also be garden saboteurs. Here's how to stop rabbits from munching on your flowers, shrubs, and vegetables.
14 Weeds with Purple Flowers You Need to Know
Identify the garden weeds with purple flowers that have been invading your landscape, then take steps to get rid of them.
2 Plants that Repel Ticks and Fleas from Your Yard
Flea and tick season is inevitable. Use garden plants that repel ticks and fleas to keep blood-sucking pests far away from you and your pets.
How to Get Rid of Raccoons in Your Yard
Safely get rid of raccoons and keep them out of your garden for good with these natural pest control tips.
How to Prevent Powdery Mildew on Squash Plants for a Healthy Crop
Learn what you can do to protect powdery mildew on squash plants and stop an infection before it gets out of hand.