Pests and Disease - Page 32 of 34 - Fine Gardening
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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…
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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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Kitchen Gardening
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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.