Garden Defense

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Crane Flies/Tipple Bugs: Beneficial or Pest?

They're harmless to people, but they nibble on lawns.

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4 Natural Homemade Bug Sprays

Avoid the heavy toxic chemicals.

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10 New Invasive Species to Watch Out For

Some of them are adorable, others not so much.

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What’s the Difference between a Grasshopper and a Locust?

They have very different effects on your garden.

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6 Pest Control Tips Not to Fall for This Summer

These pest control myths need some debunking.

A young doe jumping a fence.
How to Deter Deer from Your Garden

Three safe and effective methods to keep your plants safe.

Pink chrysanthemums.
10 Plants to Keep Pests Away

These plants will keep bugs and other pests away.

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4 Ways to Deer-Proof Your Yard

Don't fall prey to this pest because of it's natural beauty.

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How to Keep Rabbits Out of Vegetable Gardens

This common backyard pest loves to eat your plants.

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Organic Lawn Pest Control: Milky Spores and Nematodes

Milky Spores and beneficial nematodes are the two most widely recommended pest control solutions.

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How to Keep Bugs Away from Fruit Trees

Keep the fruits of your labor to yourself.

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Slug Problems? Steps to Get Rid of Them From Your Garden

Slugs. Those tiny (and sometimes not so tiny) creatures that wreak havoc in your garden.

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Best Container Plants to Repel Bugs!

Keep those pesky, creepy crawlers away with easy-to-grow (and easy-to-move) container plants.

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Horticultural Oils for Pest Control

Gardeners have long used oils to control plant-damaging pests.

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How to Use Herbs and Spices to Keep Ants Away

You don't need to look far for an effective ant repellent.

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How to Deter Ants from the Garden

Don't spray your flowers or edibles with harsh chemicals. Try these ideas instead to prevent ants!

A mushroom in a lawn.
A Mushroom Invasion: How to Deal With the Fungi in Your Lawn

If you want a mushroom-free lawn, try these simple techniques.

A rabbit eating a green plant.
Repel Pests With Plants

Plant the plants that deer, mice, rabbits, and gophers hate.