Plant Pests and Diseases

There are dozens upon dozens of pests and diseases that can affect your plants. We talk about each in detail and give you practical advice to eradicate them and prevent them from ever happening again.

fire ants

Here’s How to Get Rid of Fire Ants – Fast!

I’ll be honest – I don’t know if there’s anything quite as irritating as fire ants. When I’m working in my garden, I want to be focused on pulling weeds and making sure my plants are well-cared for. I don’t want to be worried about ants crawling around and stinging me! Fire ants are common …

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tomato hornworm

How to Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms For Good

Found in almost all of North America, the tomato hornworm is one of the most devastating garden pests. This creature consumes not only tomatoes, as the name implies, but also entire pepper, eggplant, potato, and even tobacco plants. Known scientifically as Manduca quinquemaculata, this creature eats the leaves, fruits, and even stems of various plants. …

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