Garden Pests
Keeping Insects out of your Indoor Garden
Keeping insects out of your indoor garden is one of the most important things you can do to keep your plants healthy and thriving. Even though your plants are inside, pests can still sneak in—through soil, new plants, open windows, or even on your clothes. The good news is, with a few simple habits, you […]
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Top Three Southwest Garden Pests
Battling the Top Three Southwest Garden Pests Organically: Aphids, Spider Mites, and Whiteflies Top Three Southwest Garden Pests. For the past twenty years, I have been helping gardeners with their garden problems. Customers often stop me and ask, What are these tiny bugs on my plants? Most times, the culprits are pests like aphids, spider […]
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What Is Cochineal
The Surprising Insect Shaping Desert Gardens and Cactus Health What Is Cochineal? Pronounced (koch-uh-neel). If you’ve spent any time caring for cacti, you’ve likely heard about cochineal. These tiny bugs hide under a fluffy white coating and suck the juices out of prickly pear pads. Most people don’t realize cochineal’s impact reaches far beyond a […]
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Japanese Beetles Control Made Easy
Japanese Beetles Control Made Easy: Simple Steps to Save Your Garden [2025 Guide] If you’ve spotted shiny green beetles feasting on your plants, you’re not alone. Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) love to munch on garden plants, leaving chewed-up leaves and unhappy gardeners behind. These tiny insects can ruin flowers and veggies fast if you let […]
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