Pests and Disease - Page 32 of 34 - Fine Gardening

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Bring on the Beneficial Insects

    Not all insects are created equal. Some bugs, such as aphids and snails, think of your garden plants as dinner - they're the bad guys; the enemy. The other guys…

  • How-To

    Much Ado About Moles

    Moles are much maligned, delicate creatures that improve the soil, eat many pest insects, and get blamed for damage they do not cause.

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    Controlling Aphids in Your Garden

    Aphids are those little pear-shaped gals that congregate around the undersides of leaves or the terminal buds on your rose bushes. You won’t be bothered by them in numbers of…

  • How-To

    All About Pickling Cucumbers

    Compact varieties grow fast in almost any amount of space, in this article you'll learn how to select, plant, water, and use this versatile vegetable without pickling them. You'll also…

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Controlling Cucumber Beetles

    Adult cucumber beetles and their larval form, the corn rootworm, can wreak havoc with corn, squash, sweet potatoes, and the leaves of legumes. Fortunately for the gardener, there are several…

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Oh, Deer

    Is there any way to prevent crop razing? Topics discussed in this article include dogs, repellents, behavior modification, and fences.

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    How-To

    How to Grow Beefsteak Tomatoes

    Expert advice on growing beefsteak tomatoes, including preparing the soil, choosing the best varieties, planting, pruning, and fighting common diseases.

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Tales of Silver Trails: Managing Slugs and Snails

    Before resorting to chemical treatment, try one of the many less toxic ways to control these voracious pests.

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    Kitchen Gardening

    A Least Toxic Approach to Pesticides

    Nobody likes garden pests. Here are some tips for managing them without endangering yourself and your surroundings.

  • How-To

    Alpine Strawberries

    Intensely fragrant and sweet, these little berries thrive in the shade.