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The Most Overlooked Spring Pest: Cutworms

March 10, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

The Most Overlooked Spring Pest: Cutworms

Spring ushers in sunlight, blossoms, and the eager buzz of life returning to the garden. Amid this cheer lurks a quiet menace capable of turning careful planting into heartbreak overnight. Cutworms strike fast, usually at night, severing tender seedlings at their base and leaving gardeners staring at empty soil where lush growth should thrive. These…

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March Garden Pests That Show Up Before You Notice the Damage

March 1, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

March Garden Pests That Show Up Before You Notice the Damage

March feels fresh and full of promise, but trouble already crawls through the garden long before flowers fully open. While many people focus on planting plans and new growth, several pests wake up early and begin feeding quietly. They rarely announce their arrival with dramatic destruction. Instead, they nibble, suck, bore, and chew just enough…

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12 Of The Worst Garden Pests And How To Get Rid Of Them

February 27, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

These Are 12 Of The Worst Garden Pests And How To Get Rid Of Them

The battle for a thriving garden begins the moment the first leaf pushes through the soil. Lush beds and tidy rows may look peaceful, but a quiet army of insects and critters waits for tender stems, juicy foliage, and ripening fruit. Ignore them, and they take over with astonishing speed. Understand them, and the balance…

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6 Garden Pests That Hibernate in Your Soil

November 20, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Some Garden Pests Hibernate in Your Soil

Winter seems peaceful, doesn’t it? The garden is quiet, plants are resting, and snow or frost blankets the ground. But beneath that calm surface, some of your garden’s most notorious troublemakers are lying in wait. While you’re sipping hot cocoa inside, pests are snoozing in your soil, ready to wake up and wreak havoc come…

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