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No matter what kind of garden you tend, weeds are likely one of your more frustrating challenges. However, there are a number of practices you can incorporate in your bag of tricks to keep weeds under ...

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As a long-term advocate for organic growing, time and time again I come up across the same misconceptions about organic pest control and what it really involves. These myths can easily get in the way ...

Master Gardeners answer your questions about weeds and invasive plants. Pat D. writes: Help! Weeds are overtaking my garden. How do I control them without chemicals? Answer: Weeds become aggressive ...

Cucumber beetle is a damaging pest that can transmit bacterial wilt while feeding. While many gardeners use pesticides for control, there are several non-chemical options available. Cucumber beetle is ...

Too many plants, too little time? A lot of unnecessary effort can be weeded out with some time- and energy-saving shortcuts, from plant selection to better tools. "I realized one day that I was ...

Weed control tips: Before you start gardening, ensure that the soil is well-prepared. Remove any existing weeds by pulling them out by the root. This will help prevent regrowth (Image: Canva) ...

Winter (the dormant season) is a great time to identify and control invasive plants – it is not hot and humid and there are no wasps, no snakes and fewer ticks. In winter, visibility is much easier as ...