Even though the number of fungal diseases called “rust” is very high, they almost… Read more
Treating diseases and pests
Plants in the garden rarely look as pristine as the images on labels from the stores we purchased them. Actually, even the pictures we showcase on this website sometimes feel like thousand-to-one occurrences! But fear not! Even you can grow sumptuous splendid flowers and scrumptious juicy flawless fruits with proper treatments against parasites, pests and diseases. And all of these are perfectly organic and natural, too!
Rose tree diseases and how to treat them
Roses are most certainly among the most beautiful flower-bearing shrubs, but they are also… Read more
Black spot disease, diagnosis and treatment
Black spot disease is diagnosed when black or brown spots appear on leaves. It… Read more
Photinia black spot disease
Photinia shrubs sometimes contract a disease called Photinia leaf spot or Photinia black spot.… Read more
Fruit flies, how to fight them
Very small flies score the fruits with their ovipositor to deposit their eggs inside.… Read more
Useful animals in the garden
In these days of sustainable development and environmental protection, supporting animal and insect life… Read more
Canker, techniques and organic treatments to avoid it
Infecting most ornamental plants such as cypress, willow or fruit trees such as peach… Read more
Black spots on maple leaves, treatment
This fungus impacts the leaves of the tree and forms black spots on the… Read more
Strawberry tree leaf spot
Also known simply as spot anthracnose, this disease infects strawberry trees. Symptoms are the… Read more
Peach leaf curl, how to treat it?
Peach leaf curl symptoms are waffled reddish leaves appearing on the peach tree. Preventive… Read more
Effective organic ant repellant
Although they aren’t directly pests for plants and for humans, ants can quickly turn… Read more
Ladybug, the assistant gardener
The Good Lord’s beetle is an incredible bug that feeds on aphids. It is… Read more
Cherry fly, techniques & treatments to avoid it
The bug often called “cherry fruit fly” is a tiny fly that lays eggs… Read more
Transplant shock, what it is and how can you minimize it
Transplant shock is actually a combination of three factors. The plant undergoes a certain… Read more
Fermented horsetail tea, for the orchard and the vegetable patch
Fermented horsetail tea is an effective fungicide that helps avoid most fruit tree and… Read more
Bird vs. Bush – can there be too many birds?
Silverberry is quite a resilient shrub, but there are cases when something as innocuous… Read more
Aphids, how to get rid of them?
Aphids are fearsome insects that attack leaves and feed on plant sap. Leaves curl… Read more
Sooty mold, techniques and organic treatments to avoid it
When leaves are covered with a blackish substance, similar to black soot that would… Read more
Red spider mite, what is the best treatment ?
Red spider mite is a minuscule mite of the Tetranychidae family that attacks garden… Read more
Scab, avoiding the disease
Often called apple scab, this fungus is responsible for important damage to this fruit… Read more
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