Garden SOS: What’s wrong with my plant?
Pests, diseases, and nutrient gaps don’t have to wreak havoc on your garden. Here’s some practical fixes to help your garden thrive again.
Quick Diagnosis Guide
Identify the issue in seconds and start the fix
Yellowing Leaves
Likely: Nitrogen deficiency or overwatering stress.
Spots or Mold
Likely: Fungal infection like Powdery Mildew.
Wilting Stems
Likely: Root rot or extreme heat dehydration.
Holes in Foliage
Likely: Slugs, caterpillars, or beetle infestation.
Garden Problems and Solutions
Find your specific garden problem and what you can do to fix it quickly!
What keeps eating my strawberries?
So your strawberries are ripe and ready to be picked, but something’s been nibbling on them already? Find out the culprit and what you can do to prevent any future fruit snatchers.
Gnats in Houseplants
Having an indoor jungle of houseplants comes with a few unwanted guests, including gnats. Here’s what you can do to get rid of them!
Why are my orchids dying?
If you start to notice droopy and yellowing leaves on your orchid, there’s still time to save it before it dies.
Prevention Checklist
The gardener’s seasonal defense plan
Early Spring: Soil Prep
Test soil pH and amend with organic compost. Healthy soil creates resilient plants that naturally resist pests.
Planting: Companion Logic
Interplant marigolds and basil to deter aphids. Practice crop rotation to prevent soil-borne diseases from overwintering.
Mid-Summer: Inspection Routine
Check under leaves every morning. Catching a single egg cluster now saves an infestation later.
Late Fall: Garden Clean-up
Remove all spent annuals. Mulch perennial beds to protect roots from extreme temperature swings.
Pest & Critter Control
Know what’s affecting your garden and what you can do to prevent it!
Aphids: The Sap Suckers
Lifecycle: Rapid reproduction; can produce up to 80 offspring in a week.
Fix: Blast with high-pressure water or use organic neem oil spray.
Prevention: Encourage ladybugs and lacewings in your garden.
Birds: The Berry Snatchers
Caterpillars: The Leaf Munchers
Lifecycle: Larval stage of moths and butterflies; voracious eaters.
Fix: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) spray or manual removal.
Prevention: Use floating row covers to prevent adults from laying eggs.
Caterpillars: The Leaf Munchers
Caterpillars: The Leaf Munchers
Lifecycle: Larval stage of moths and butterflies; voracious eaters.
Fix: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) spray or manual removal.
Prevention: Use floating row covers to prevent adults from laying eggs.
Deer: The Stealthy Snackers
Caterpillars: The Leaf Munchers
Lifecycle: Larval stage of moths and butterflies; voracious eaters.
Fix: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) spray or manual removal.
Prevention: Use floating row covers to prevent adults from laying eggs.
Slugs & Snails: The Night Raiders
Lifecycle: Active at night and in damp weather; lay eggs in moist soil.
Fix: Beer traps, copper tape barriers, or hand-picking at dusk.
Prevention: Water in the morning to keep soil surface dry at night.
Squirrels: The Landscape Artist
Caterpillars: The Leaf Munchers
Lifecycle: Larval stage of moths and butterflies; voracious eaters.
Fix: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) spray or manual removal.
Prevention: Use floating row covers to prevent adults from laying eggs.