The sight of a rabbit munching on a carrot in a garden is adorable, but only if that garden is yours and the carrot is one you grew yourself. Even some of our non-edible plants may be eaten by rabbits, which is unfortunate for gardeners. When it comes to dealing with a rabbit problem in …
Flea beetles, despite their little size, may be a major problem for both home gardeners and farms. It’s possible to keep them out of your garden with row covers, diatomaceous earth, and neem oil. Let’s take a closer look at this pest to better understand its life cycle and how to prevent harm to your …
Tomatoes are the most popular produce in home gardens, and they are still a major commercial production in the state. Many tomato producers are concerned when the blossoms on their plants dry up and fall off without producing any fruit during the hot summer months. If you are wonder what is tomato plant blossom drop …
It’s little wonder that kale has become so popular as a home garden produce. It’s loaded with health benefits and comes in a slew of preparation options. But what happens if your kale starts to show signs of a problem, such as black spots? Black Spot On Kale Leaves, Why? There are no pathogens on …
Early July is traditionally the start of the raspberry growing season for many gardeners. Raspberry bushes are starting to bear their luscious, red berries, ready to be collected and devoured by humans whenever they are ripe. Even though nothing surpasses a bumper crop of ripe raspberry fruits, black spots may sometimes occur on your berries. …
Apples are among the healthiest and the most popular fruits consumed globally. Whether you’re in the habit of starting your morning with a fresh apple, love making apple pie, or are a fan of apple sauce, one thing is for sure – you need an apple tree in the yard. If you don’t have a …
There are a wide range of diseases that can affect apple trees, sometimes more than one at a time. If you’ve noticed yellow spots on your apple tree leaves, it could indicate any one of a variety of diseases or pest problems. It’s important to identify the problem correctly before starting the treatment. Continue reading …
Taking care of the tomato crop, watering it and feeding it through the entire season, only to fall prey to fungus before you can harvest even a single fruit is an utter disappointment. It’s no myth that fungal diseases like Early blight, Late blight, Verticillium wilt and fusarium wilt, can easily sabotage a potentially healthy …
It’s pretty normal to see plants showing signs of fungal and bacterial growth. It may be possible that you experience septorial leaf spots at your tomatoes or powdery mildews on your squashes. However, all these issues can be taken care of, and guess what, you don’t have to think anything outside the box to get …
The last thing you would want is to watch your tomato crop being eaten away by pests. Yet, tomatoes are particularly attractive to many pests. The good thing about red bugs is that you’ll easily spot them as soon as the infestation starts. Their contrasting color to the environment gives you a chance to control …
