by Happy Gardener | Apr 12, 2021 | Pests & Diseases, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
Has anyone else recently found themselves going outside alone only to come back in with multiple “visitors” attached to their hair, clothing, or anything else that comes in contact with the multitudes of cankerworms dangling from silken threads in our...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 24, 2021 | Deer Problems & Solutions, Pests & Diseases
There is no such thing as a “deer-proof” plant. There, I said it. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but unless you are interested in plastic plants or plants made from fabric, you will be hard-pressed to find a true “deer-proof” plant....
by Happy Gardener | Aug 31, 2020 | Fall Garden, Pests & Diseases, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
Fall webworms love nothing more than to swoop in on your pecan trees and chomp away the foliage. Besides pecan trees, fall webworms also get interested in walnuts, persimmons, and some shade trees. Early detection of fall webworms is best as it is the easiest time to...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 23, 2020 | Edibles, Pests & Diseases, Vegetables
Squash blossom end rot is one of those disorders that kind of slaps you in the face. It hurts! One day you are thrilled with the sight of a new squash growing on your plant and the next day you’re greeted with a shriveled, rotted, squishy, squash. I don’t...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 22, 2020 | Pests & Diseases, Pollinators
Most gardeners have heard of using ladybugs to fight off aphids, but not everyone knows about lacewings. These two beneficial insects are powerhouses when it comes to battling aphids. It’s just a fact that milkweed and aphids go hand in hand. Aphids love to congregate...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 13, 2020 | Edibles, Pests & Diseases
Garden pests can suck the joy out of gardening overnight if you don’t develop a schedule (preventative and/or maintenance) to combat these tiny creatures that love nothing more than to feast on your vibrant, healthy flowers or your juiciest vegetables. Proper...
