Pest & Problem Fixes

This disgusting little pest can turn a large, healthy squash plant into a withered mess in just a couple of days. Learn more about controlling it.

Want to keep weeds in check in animal-safe ways? Here are the best pet-friendly weed killers—only some of which involve spraying or sprinkling.

Learn how to spot and identify basil-eating pests in the garden and what to do about them.

Here's how to get rid of garden bugs safely once you've determined what insect has invaded your yard.

Find out what boxwood blight is, how to recognize symptoms, and keep it from infecting your shrubs.

Learn how to use organic neem oil for plants. This environmentally-safe pesticide eliminates fungi, mites, and insects.

When used incorrectly, Japanese beetle traps can make your garden worse. Learn other ways to keep these pests away.

If gophers are creating a mess in your yard or eating your plants, use these tips to prevent and get rid of gophers for good.

Groundhogs do a lot of damage to gardens. Use these tips to prevent and get rid of groundhogs in a safe, humane way.

Use these photos and descriptions to identify 36 weeds in your lawn and garden. Plus, get tips for the best ways to get rid of these common weeds.

To protect young seedlings and transplants, find out how to get rid of cutworms in your garden with these easy-to-follow organic pest control tips.

Here's how to get rid of ticks in your yard without the use of harsh chemicals, and how to avoid tick bites.

Learn how to get rid of moles in your yard right now and how to prevent more moles from moving in.

Protect seedlings from damping off disease and boost seed germination rates with these growing tips.

Find out how to use diatomaceous earth to garden organically. Apply it to naturally control pests, improve soil, deodorize garden gear, and more.

This perennial weed can easily take over lawns and garden beds. Here are the best ways to control it.

Learn how to spot this poisonous Queen Anne's Lace lookalike and how to eradicate it (with and without chemicals).

If slugs are waging war on your hostas, fight back with these easy-to-execute strategies.

Snakes in your yard can be a good thing, but if you need to get rid of snakes, these simple tips will help encourage the reptiles to go elsewhere.

These pretty perennials and shrubs are deer-resistant shade plants, and most of them bloom for added color.