Pests and Diseases

Does Excess Car Exhaust Damage Gardens?

“How would a parking lot with 16 stalls [and the car exhaust] next to my garden interfere with plant photosynthesis?” […]

Why Are My Tomato Leaves Curling?

“Lots of my tomato plants have curling upward leaves, and in most cases only edge damage. Why?” Questions from James […]

How Do I Keep Worms Off My Cabbage Crops?

“All my cabbage family plants…example broccoli, cabbage…etc. get worms on them and they eat them up. What is the best […]

What Herbs Repel Deer?

“I read that Thyme can repel deer from your veggie garden. Is it true?” Question from Sylvia of Belle Plaine, […]

How Can I Stop Physiological Leaf Blight of Phlox?

“I have phlox growing in a big container. The bottom leaves are looking mottled/veiny. I have fed them and also […]

Help! My Succulents Have Black Spots and Drying Leaves!

“My succulent house plants have dry leaves in the middle of the stem and black spots. Why is this happening?” […]