Pest & Problem Fixes

Can you tell the difference between Queen Anne's lace vs. hemlock? Every part of poisonous hemlock is highly toxic to humans, livestock, and pets. Here's how to identify and safely get rid of hemlock. ...

When it comes to rabbit-resistant plants, these flowering perennials and bulbs are good choices to keep bunnies from munching in gardens. ...

Aphids can quickly go from a minor to a major problem in your garden. Here's how to get rid of aphids, whether full-grown or eggs. ...

Learn how to get rid of moles in your yard right now and how to prevent more moles from moving in. ...

Here's how to keep chipmunks out of your garden and stop them (and squirrels) from eating your plants and flowers. ...

Improve your time outdoors with a few strongly scented insect-repelling plants, which can send pesky biting bugs, like mosquitoes and flies, packing. ...

Find out how to identify and get rid of poison ivy without touching this rash-causing plant. ...

Use this guide to identify and eliminate the voracious pests that leave plants with tattered foliage and banish their lawn-damaging larvae. ...

Use these photos and descriptions to identify 36 weeds in your lawn and garden. Plus, get tips for the best ways to get rid of these common weeds. ...

Learn how to use organic neem oil for plants. This environmentally-safe pesticide eliminates fungi, mites, and insects. ...

Hummingbird moths are fascinating to watch. Find out how to attract them to your garden. ...

Want to keep weeds in check in animal-safe ways? Here are the best pet-friendly weed killers—only some of which involve spraying or sprinkling. ...

If slugs are waging war on your hostas, fight back with these easy-to-execute strategies. ...

Deal with aphids on milkweed with these monarch-safe methods that will leave the butterflies unharmed. ...

These pretty perennials and shrubs are deer-resistant shade plants, and most of them bloom for added color. ...

If you want to get rid of chipmunks or simply shield plants from chipmunk damage, try these natural pest control tips. ...

If gophers are creating a mess in your yard or eating your plants, use these tips to prevent and get rid of gophers for good. ...

Learn how to make and apply a simple vinegar weed killer to rid your driveway and sidewalk of unwanted plants. ...

Learn how to make and apply homemade weed killers to help keep your lawn and garden weed-free in a safe and organic way. ...

Grasshoppers have huge appetites. Use these tips for how to get rid of grasshoppers and keep them from devouring your garden. ...