The soldier beetle is a common sight in summer gardens across much of North America. These insects,...
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Insects
Caterpillar on a tomato plant? Who is it and what to do about it
If you’ve ever come across a caterpillar on a tomato plant, you know the trouble they can cause....
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How to get rid of squash bugs: 8 methods for success
Both summer squash varieties (also called zucchini) and winter squash types are a regular find in...
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Spotted a caterpillar on dill in your garden? IDing and feeding black swallowtail caterpillars
When you see a caterpillar on dill in your garden—or other plants—you may be startled, grossed...
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Companion plants for peppers: 12 science-backed choices for healthy, high-yielding plants
While old-fashioned companion planting techniques relied more on folklore than science, modern methods...
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Foraging habitat for pollinators: What to plant in sun and shade
With so much information available about the vital importance of pollinators to our food chain and...
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