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Pest & Problem Fixes

Pests, diseases, and other challenges can appear in any garden setting. Our tips can help you strike the right balance between attracting helpful insects and pollinators to your yard while keeping plant-destroying pests away. You'll also find solutions for dealing with just about any other garden problem you may encounter.
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What Are Watersprouts on Trees? Plus, 5 Tips for Removing These Weak Stems
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33 Lawn and Garden Weeds: How to Identify and Control Them
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Does a Citronella Plant Really Repel Mosquitoes? Here's What Studies Say
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How to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs and Keep Them From Invading Your House
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What Is a Spider Cricket? Here Are 5 Facts About the Basement Pest
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How to Spot 6 Common Houseplant Pests and Safely Kill Them
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7 Insect Traps and Repellents from Amazon That Effectively Get Rid of Ants, Fruit Flies, and Mosquitoes
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Asian Giant 'Murder' Hornets Arrived in the U.S., but Don’t Panic
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This Is Why Tomatoes Split on the Sides (Plus How to Prevent It)
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How to Prevent Powdery Mildew on Squash Plants for a Healthy Crop
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3 DIY Deer Repellents to Protect Your Garden from Hungry Guests
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3 Easy DIY Solutions for Getting Rid of Fruit Flies Naturally
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How to Use Organic Neem Oil for Plants Plagued by Pests
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6 Ways to Prevent Cockroaches from Invading Your Home
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How to Prevent Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs From Taking Over Your House
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How to Diagnose and Revive Your Dwarf Alberta Spruce
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How to Get Rid of Bugs in Your Garden Safely in Just 6 Steps
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How to Make a Citronella Candle that Keeps Bugs Away All Summer
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The Best Ways to Repel Mosquitoes from Your Yard
Cat in the Garden
Stopping Cats in the Garden
powdery mildew growing on plant leaves
How to Stop Powdery Mildew from Invading Your Garden
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How to Make Your Own Mosquito Wipes for a Bite-Free Summer
Grub
How to Stop Grubs in Your Lawn
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How to Use a Weed Whacker to Fly Through Your Landscaping Chores
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13 Common Garden Pests and Diseases You Should Target ASAP
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Stop Squash Vine Borers in Your Garden
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Stop Leafminers in Your Garden
Sawfly
Stop Pesky Sawflies in Your Garden
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How to Identify and Get Rid of Tomato Hornworms
Nephila clavata Joro spider
Suddenly Joro Spiders Are Everywhere in Georgia, but They're Harmless
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This Weeding Robot Does All the Work for You, And It's On Sale This Labor Day Weekend
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Invasive Poison Hemlock Is Spreading to Gardens Across the Country
bluejay on bird feeder
Take Bird Feeders Down to Protect Birds from Mysterious Illness
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Giant Hogweed Can Seriously Burn Your Skin—Here's How to Spot It
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How to Use Vinegar to Kill Weeds on Sidewalks and Driveways
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7 Weeding Mistakes That Make Gardening Much Harder
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How to Get Rid of Cucumber Beetles on Your Plants
Crab Apple Fruit Tree Rust
Our Pictorial Guide to Diagnosing Tree Diseases
deer walking through clearing
How to Keep Deer from Eating Plants and Out of Your Yard
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How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie and Keep It from Coming Back
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5 Pet-Friendly Ways to Eliminate Weeds From Your Yard
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How to Eliminate Ants on Lemon Trees (and Other Citrus Plants)
aphids
How to Get Rid of Aphids and Protect Plants from Infestation
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How to Uproot Weeds in Flower Beds—and Stave Off New Ones
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How to Stop Grasshoppers in Your Garden from Eating the Plants
Crabgrass Clover Section
How to Get Rid of Crabgrass and Replace It with Actual Grass
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How to Organically Kill Weeds Without Harming Your Plants
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How to Stop Slugs from Chewing Holes in Hosta Leaves
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How to Get Rid of Webworms in Trees and Shrubs Before They Do Damage
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Try These Garden Pest Control Methods to Prevent Common Invaders
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Should You Use Japanese Beetle Traps? Here's What Experts Say
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What You Need to Know to Eliminate Weeds From Your Garden
close shot of dandelion in grass
Are Dandelions Bad? You May Be Surprised By the 7 Reasons They're Not
Japanese beetle
How to Control Japanese Garden Beetles When They Invade Your Yard
woman spraying perennial weeds
Weed Killers: 5 Things to Know Before You Spray
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How to Attract Bats to Keep Bugs Under Control in Your Yard
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8 Edible Garden Weeds You Can Forage in the Wild (or Your Backyard!)
'Folgate' English Lavender
8 Insect-Repelling Plants that Work Naturally to Send Bugs Packing
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Peach Tree Diseases and Pests
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Stylish Outdoor Mosquito Solutions That Will Keep Pests Under Control
Flower bed
How to Spot 6 Common Plant Diseases and Keep Your Garden Healthy
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5 Eco-Friendly Bug Repellents That Keep Insects Away Safely
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6 Natural Ways to Keep Mosquitoes from Ruining the Party