The refreshing scent and flavor of mint plants have made it a favorite among some gardeners. Some gardeners, however, see this plant as a weed because it has the tendency to quickly spread and can take over your garden in no time if it’s not contained. Admittedly, the scent of mint plants may be pretty …
Dealing with pest infestation on your orchid is quite normal, especially during the summer. You need to fully understand how to get rid of bugs on orchids. Of course, you don’t want these invasive bugs destroying the unadulterated beauty of your orchid. According to the American Orchid Society, there are thousands of orchid pests that …
Everyone loves succulents probably because they are easy to take care of – even for those without a green thumb. This doesn’t mean that succulents are immortal. Lack of adequate care and pest infestation might lead to the demise of your favorite succulent plant. Some of the common bugs that attack succulent plants are mealy …
Pothos are common household plants with heart-shaped foliage that is green and glossy. Pothos grow like a vine and is perfect for growing in hanging pots or climbing a trellis as they drape beautifully above. When it comes to invasive bugs that attack pothos plants, gnats are one of them. Before we delve in on …
Pest infestation on your plant can be quite saddening and frustrating. Your once healthy plant can be a shadow of itself within weeks! The hibiscus plant is a great way to add that tropical flair to either your home or garden. Hibiscus also makes excellent indoor and outdoor plants depending on the weather. Sadly, white …
Hibiscus is considered an easy maintenance plant which makes it perfect for inexperienced plant owners. Hibiscus can also be planted in containers and pots, which can be used to add a tropical feel to your home. As a garden plant, hibiscus has the attribute of making your garden look like a tropical paradise. This low-maintenance …
For a gardener, there is nothing more heart-wrecking than seeing your once colorful plant lose its stellar look, which can cause by different types of leaf diseases. Your first point of call to save your plant would be a quick remedy, such as relocating it to a sunnier spot or watering it. When no excellent …
In this article, we’ll cover how to get rid of spider mites on hibiscus! Spider mites are tiny creatures that feed by piercing the leaves of a plant and sucking out the sap. They can be found on any variety of plants, including hibiscus plants. Mite infestations can lead to wilting, leaf drop, and even …
A lot of insect pests like spider mites, scale, mealybugs, whitefly, and thrip can come after your house plant, but the worst that can show up to attack your houseplants is the gnat. Today, we’re going to show you how to get rid of gnats in houseplants with vinegar. While most other pests are tiny …
One of the common problems every farmer or gardener faces with their fruit trees is the persistent attacks from rodents, especially during fruiting. No farmer will be happy to see his fruit trees being damaged by rats or squirrels, which is why you need to learn how to protect fruit trees from rodents. Sometimes these …
How long does it take for diatomaceous earth to kill gnats? It will basically take diatomaceous earth a couple of days to kill gnats, but this really depends on a lot of factors, which we will discuss shortly. Gnats are such annoying insects, black and tiny flies that are a plain nuisance by just flying …
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is currently gaining attention because it solves insect pest problems. Toxicologists and Entomologists have constantly decried the use of insecticides or pesticides because of the harmful effect of their residue on the environment and beneficial insects. They always advise on the use of more natural options that can get the job done and DE …
Exactly what bugs does citronella keep away? Well, the citronella plant is known to keep different bugs such as mosquitoes, sand flies, and others away in your home. This quality has earned the plant the name Mosquito repellant plant. The plant has many therapeutic qualities, which we will discuss in this post. Citronella is known …
Insects are one of the greatest threats to gardening. You need to act fast immediately you notice a few of them gathering and eating up your vegetables. But here is another challenge. Not all insect killers are healthy for your vegetables. The best insect killer for vegetable garden is the one that will kill the …
In one of our previous articles, we discussed and shared how you can protect your tomato plant from bugs. Now, we shall be looking at what to plant with tomatoes to keep bugs away or, as my good friend would say, “plants that bug bugs.” There are individual plants that make good companion plants simply …