Pest & Problem Fixes

Unwanted plants among your treasured blooms can ruin the whole effect. But with the right tools and techniques, you can eliminate the invaders. ...

White grub worms are often serious lawn pests. Knowing when to control them saves you time and money. ...

Protect seedlings from damping off disease and boost seed germination rates with these growing tips. ...

Here's how to get rid of garden bugs safely once you've determined what insect has invaded your yard. ...

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

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. ...

Find out how to get rid of squash bugs with these natural pest control tips, plus learn how to identify these insects and their damage. ...

A DIY slug beer trap is one of the easiest ways to deal with slimy garden pests. Grab a six-pack and follow this step-by-step guide to get started. ...

Snakes in your yard can be a good thing, but if you need to get rid of snakes, these simple tips will help encourage the reptiles to go elsewhere. ...

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. ...

Don't let slugs destroy your garden. These tips for how to get rid of slugs will help you protect your edible and ornamental plants. ...

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

Groundhogs do a lot of damage to gardens. Use these tips to prevent and get rid of groundhogs in a safe, humane way. ...

Learn how to get rid of webworms before these little pests create a big, ugly problem in your yard. ...

Learn how to identify, remove, and prevent scale insects on your garden plants and houseplants with this guide. ...

These tips from experts on how to keep squirrels out of bird feeders ensure a cleaner outdoor space and only birds at your feeder. ...

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

Here's how to eliminate wild plants and weeds naturally—plus recommendations for the best tools for the job. ...

Learn what you can do to protect powdery mildew on squash plants and stop an infection before it gets out of hand. ...

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. ...