The rising costs of groceries in the stores have made many families or green thumb dads seek homegrown alternatives or at least consider doing so. Vegetables are an excellent example of food items people cultivate in their backyards. And the vegetable we are going to talk about is the tomato. Tomatoes are easy to nurture…
Your home will look lovely and have a touch of nature with houseplants. The harsh reality is that various common houseplant diseases can infect them, changing their beauty unattractive or even killing them. Many people are aware of plant diseases of outdoor plants, however, interior plants are also susceptible to disease. Here is a list…
The cabbage moth is one of the most frequent garden pests. We know every gardener has a problem with them! They can be deceptive, frustrating, and harmful to plants. There are several simple techniques to keep cabbage month away while still reaping a gorgeous, plentiful harvest! The cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) is best recognized as…
Black Garden Ants (Lasius niger) are widespread and largely harmless, though they can be a nuisance if they enter homes. The Common House Ant, Common Black Ant, and Tramp Ant are all names for the formicine ant species known as the Black Garden Ant. It belongs to the subgenus Lasius, which is found in areas…
Lawn Grubs, sometimes known as White Grubs, are the larvae of many Scarab Beetles, including Japanese Beetles, June “bugs” (beetles), European Chafers, African Black Beetle, Blackheaded pasture cockchafer, and Christmas beetles. The white grubs in the soil may vary depending on the species. Common Names: White grubs, annual white grubs, chafer beetles White grubs feed…
Cutworm is a general term referring to the larval stage/caterpillars of many different moths that live in the soil and tend to feed at the base of plant stems. What does a cutworm look like: Cutworms have a similar appearance. When completely grown, they are smooth with little hairs and roughly two inches long. When…
There are a few things that can take your home to the next decorative level, whether you own an interior design or still use the furniture you share with college classrooms. Even if your house doesn’t have enough maps, it’s necessary to include greenery to keep it alive. Indoor plants add more beauty to a…
The Colorado potato beetle is the most well-known and widely distributed of all potato insects (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) that are often just called “potato bugs”. The Colorado potato beetle was initially discovered in Nebraska and then discovered in Colorado. It is a common pest in both commercial and residential gardens. Plants that attack Colorado potato beetle:…
Phaseolus vulgaris, is also known as the common bean, is a herbaceous annual plant in the Fabaceae family that is farmed as a pulse and green vegetable. Bean types such as, Here are the tips for growing beans in your garden. This article gives you information about bean diseases. Bean diseases aren’t limited to types…
Leaf miners are small insects that feed between the surface of the leaf. There are several different kinds of leaf miners occurring in four major orders of insects. It’s a little, light-colored moth that’s less than a quarter-inch long. The forewings of Leaf minor are silvery and white iridescent, with brown and white patterns. Each…
Carrot rust fly (CRF) is a pest that feeds on carrots, parsnips, and celery. Larvae tunneling into the taproot cause damage. Young plants will wilt and they may die, but they are more typically temporarily stunted, and the carrots grow bulbous, forked, and unmarketable. Fungi and bacteria may also infiltrate the injured tissue, causing severe…
Downy mildew is a bunch of closely connected pathogens that may cause major harm within the nursery, greenhouse, and landscape. Some common downy mildew hosts include aster (Aster spp.), alyssum (Alyssum spp.), butterfly bush (Buddleia spp.), coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.), carrots, hardy geranium (Geranium spp.), Geum (Geum spp.), dead nettles (Lamium spp.), phlox (Phlox spp.), rose…