As someone who’s lost several plants to cucumber beetles, I know all too well the havoc they can wreak in the garden. These tiny yet relentless pests can devastate plants, so if you’ve been...
Category: Pest Management
I love finding ladybugs in my garden. Also known as ladybirds or lady beetles, ladybugs are voracious beneficial bugs that’ll snack on pesky aphids and scale insects, thus helping your plants...
As a longtime gardener, I always look for natural ways to keep my plants healthy and pest-free. Two popular options are diatomaceous earth (DE) and neem oil. Both are natural and effective, but...
When I first started using diatomaceous earth (DE) in my garden, I had a lot of questions. One of the most pressing was whether or not I needed to wear a mask when applying it. After all, DE is a...
Over the past few years, I've often turned to diatomaceous earth (DE) to control certain pests and protect my plants. It's a natural, organic product that can be effective against a variety of...
Have you ever used diatomaceous earth to rid your plants of a pesky bug infestation, then wondered if DE (as it’s commonly called) might benefit your soil in some way? I began using diatomaceous...