PESTS, INSECTS & OTHER

I don’t know about you, but I have never seen a deer grazing in my garden. But I have seen the havoc they wreak in …

I think moles are kinda cute – as long as they aren’t in my garden! No matter how many times I hear they aren’t dangerous, …

When you think it can’t be worse than a bug in your home, you spot a stink bug! Honestly, I’m not sure what disgusts me …

Don’t you just dream of a perfect garden, where there aren’t wasps and mosquitoes buzzing around you whilst you’re having the time of your life …

If I had to choose one thing I hate about summer, it would be all the flies. I guess that’s the only thing. These nuisances …

Is there anything more annoying than mosquitoes in the summer? They just buzz around and bite people, leaving them with an itchy and uncomfortable pain. …

As the summer approaches, many beneficial insects start to buzz around the garden, carrying pollen from one flower to another. While bees are getting busy, …

It’s that time of the year where the warm nights become irresistible and you look for any excuse to spend them on your patio. There’s …

Every gardener’s dream is to have a plot filled with nightcrawlers and red wigglers because these beneficial worms improve soil texture and fertility. But not …

Having ants in your backyard isn’t always a bad thing. They create tunnels which will aerate soil, scatter seeds, and help decompose organic matter. However, …

Squirrels may be cute, but their appetite for destruction can ruin your plants!  From stealing seeds to feasting on your harvest, these adorable furry creatures …

With over 10,000 different ant species out there, it’s pretty normal to see them in your garden. These little creatures are hard workers and good …

As you may already know, there are plenty of good insects in your garden that can actually benefit your fruit and vegetables. However, there are …

A pest infestation is every gardener’s nightmare. No matter how well you take care of your plants, there still might be pesky pests that steal …

Taking care of a new or already established lawn isn’t as easy as many may think. You have to water it constantly, fertilize it, overseed …

When you spot white fungus balls in soil, you might often think that there is something wrong with your plant. However, not all fungi are …

I think we can all agree that having flies flying around your home is really annoying! However, it gets much worse when you have a …

Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. A Japanese beetle infestation …

You can’t deny the fact that raccoons look pretty dainty. But as soon as they enter your yard, you’ll end up with trash and droppings …

No matter how much you love birds, you won’t be thrilled to see them in your yard and ruining your garden. Magpies are beautiful birds, …

Growing tomatoes in your summer greenhouse or garden is always an excellent idea, especially in an age where organic food is both hard to come …

Snails in garden aren’t a welcome sight because these pests eat our leafy plants and wreak havoc in our vegetable gardens! The variety you’re most …

The smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning is a sure way to get you motivated, but is there also something you could do …

If you were wondering whether there are any tiny bugs crawling in your soil… there are, and there are lots and lots of them! Soil …

One of the worst enemies of houseplants is definitely plant flies, as well as various pests and fungi that cause deadly diseases. You might have …

The Cat palm is all about the leaves! Seriously, this one-of-a-kind plant is all leaves and no trunk, and you know what else is also …

No matter how long you have been growing plants, pests will always be a worry. They aren’t attractive, they spread quickly and are barely visible, …

If you are a plant owner, you have probably dealt with various pest infestations… Trust me, I know the struggle! One of the most common …

If you have just started your gardening journey and spot ants on your plants, you might be worried. We often think that anything small and …

Many people have nightmares after watching horror movies, but I have them about finding pests on my plants! If left untreated, a pest infestation can …

I grow many plants in my house and garden. It’s expected that some issues will occur. But one particular issue makes me the unhappiest gardener …