Hostas are a popular shade loving perennial known for their vibrant green and variegated foliage. However, it’s common to find unsightly holes chewed in the leaves, marring their beauty Holes in hosta leaves are caused by various factors like pests, diseases, environmental stress, and physical damage. By understanding what causes the holes and taking preventive … Read more
Finding strange sticky spots around your home can be concerning and frustrating. While there are various causes for sticky residue inside, it’s often a sign of an insect infestation. Certain bugs produce honeydew and other sticky substances that coat walls, furniture, and other surfaces Identifying the culprits and using effective treatments can eliminate the bugs … Read more
Moss can be a real nuisance in garden beds and lawns. While moss provides a pleasing soft green carpet in some landscapes, it quickly becomes a problem when it invades flower beds, vegetable gardens and turf grass areas. Luckily, moss can be controlled and removed from places where it doesn’t belong with some hard work. … Read more
Peace lilies are one of the most popular houseplants due to their easy care, air purifying abilities, and beautiful white blooms that appear throughout the year. But sometimes, issues can arise with peace lily leaves showing yellow spots. This unsightly discoloration can occur for a variety of reasons. In this article, we’ll examine the common … Read more
We love our dogs so much and they make our lives so much better. But sometimes, even the most well-behaved dogs do bad things, like chewing on shoes, furniture, or even their own skin and fur. As dog owners, we want to find a safe and humane way to stop our dogs from chewing and … Read more
As a tomato gardener nothing is more frustrating than seeing the leaves on your beloved tomato plants start to turn brown. Those lush green leaves are the plants’ solar panels – so when they turn brown it usually spells trouble. Brown leaves on a tomato plant are often the first visible sign that something is … Read more
You can always have fresh mint on hand for cooking, tea, and other uses if you grow it yourself. However, mint can get a number of pests that can hurt the leaves. Leaves of your mint plant may have holes, spots, webbing, or other damage that needs to be fixed if you see these things. … Read more
As a gardener and tomato enthusiast, few things delight me more than harvesting plump, juicy cherry tomatoes fresh from the vine. However, that joy can quickly turn to dismay when those brilliant red beauties are marred by strange tiny black spots. If you’ve noticed these perplexing spots popping up on your cherry tomatoes, don’t fret … Read more
Skip laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a handsome broadleaf evergreen shrub prized for its lustrous foliage and fast dense growth habit. However homeowners often notice unsightly holes developing on the leaves, especially on lower branches. This damage, known as shothole, can diminish the ornamental value and curb appeal of skip laurel hedges and foundation plantings. This … Read more
A lot of people who own their own homes have had to deal with wasp nests on their land at some point. If you’re like most people, your first thought was probably to use the garden hose to spray those annoying wasps and their paper nests with water. This seems like a simple way to … Read more