Archive for the ‘Insects’ Category

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  Garden spider: A welcome friend or a scary foe?

  by Jessica Walliser

  A fully grown garden spider can be an intimidating sight. Often spotted in the landscape when they reach maturity in late summer,...

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  How to get rid of slugs in the garden: 8 organic control methods

  by Jessica Walliser

  Slugs are one of the most common garden pests, though unlike most other leaf-munching critters you find in your garden, they...

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  Identifying garden pests: How to figure out who’s eating your plants

  by Jessica Walliser

  Most gardeners face pest issues from time to time, and though we have a wonderful Guide to Vegetable Garden Pests here on our...

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  Guide to vegetable garden pests: Identification and organic controls

  by Jessica Walliser

  Every vegetable gardener faces pest issues from time to time, and learning how to manage the little leaf-munching menaces without...

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  Preventing pests in your garden: 5 strategies for success

  by Jessica Walliser

  Most gardeners face plant-muching pests in their vegetable garden from time to time, and usually they aren’t that big of a...

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  Types of houseplant bugs: Who they are and what to do about them

  by Jessica Walliser

  While having the correct light levels and watering properly are two of the most important steps in growing healthy indoor plants,...