Sometime between prep and harvest, their garden is overtaken by insects. Instead of plump tomatoes, they see large holes, ...

This July 5, 2023, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a scarlet lily beetle on an Asiatic lily stem on Long Island, N.Y. Caught early, the pests can be controlled by knocking them off plants ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — When you're having problems with your plants the first step is to identify that problem. From there, the treatment varies. Different diseases require different ...

Plants are like people when it comes to health: They’re much more likely to get sick if they’re stressed and unloved, and that applies to infestations as much as disease. “Pests will always ...

This fungus is especially common on tomato plants but is found on many species. Plants are infected from the bottom up, so ...

Because stressed plants aren’t as resilient against pests and diseases, set your plants up to be as healthy as possible. “The pest will actually pick the plant that’s stressed; they can ...

Keep the garden pests away the natural way to help your vegetable garden thrive. We share tips on which natural pesticides ...

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) wants gardeners to be on the lookout for invasive plants, pests and diseases when they head to their local greenhouse or nursery ...

The argiope garden spider is one of the most beautiful and helpful critters in the garden.(Howard Garrett) Besides healthy soil, the most important thing to have in the garden is your shadow. That ...

More information: Potential impacts of plant pests and diseases on trees and forests in the UK, Plants People Planet (2025). DOI: 10.1002/ppp3.70023. Provided by University of Exeter.

Here’s how to protect your garden from pests and diseases Published: May. 24, 2025, 6:00 a.m. Scenes from the Lents Community Garden in Southeast Portland, April 21, 2021.