Marigolds have long been prized by gardeners for their ability to attract pollinators and repel certain garden pests (such as nematodes), which makes them a particularly effective companion to plant...

If you’ve gardened for any period of time, you’ve likely dealt with spider mites. These tiny little creatures appear unexpectedly and reproduce exponentially, and if you’re not careful,...

During the past few months, I’ve been writing extensively about spider mites, trying to share what I’ve learned over the years with other gardeners who are battling these tiny pests. One of...

I’ve dealt with plenty of garden pests over the years, but of all of them, spider mites might be the most infuriating. They show up out of nowhere and reproduce quickly, and if they aren’t...

Have you ever had plants in your garden that looked great...until they didn’t. Maybe you noticed clusters of small white dots expanding across your plant’s leaves or even patches of dried or...

If you’re anything like me, you probably pay close attention to your plants, especially if you’re growing everything in the confines of your backyard. And I’m guessing there’s a good chance...