This surprising garden task will protect your plants from diseases and pests this fall — and we often don’t do it.

Every morning, I head outside, coffee in hand, and usually in my pajamas, to check on my plants. TX Body: “Who’s thirsty? Who needs a trim?” I ask, tending to their needs as I move from bed to bed.

Key Takeaways Removing pest- and disease-ridden plants can keep problems from overwintering and recurring next spring.Composting diseased plants may allow plant problems to spread.For safe disposal, ...

CORVALLIS — Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days.

After spending hours tending to your garden, the last thing you want is for pests to gnaw on your plants and ruin all of your hard work. Not only does pest damage make your garden look less visually ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — When you're having problems with your plants the first step is to identify that problem. From there, the treatment varies. Different diseases require different treatments, ...

My definition of a weed is a plant that’s out of place. A good time to weed is when the soil is moist — the roots come out more easily. It’s very important to get weeds out before they go to seed. A ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many home gardeners, pesticides are an easy way to keep their ...

There are few crops more satisfying to harvest than fresh homegrown tomatoes; it is one of the reasons why they are top of many people’s favorite crops to grow at home. So it is important to do ...