Pests & Diseases
Holes in Leaves: A Chart to Match the Damage to the Pest
What causes holes in plant leaves? Use this identification chart to match tiny shot holes, lacy leaves, ragged holes and edge cuts to the pest or disease.
August 6, 2026
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Buying guide Soil & Compost
Compost Bulk Bag vs. Small Bags vs. Loose Bulk: Which to Buy
What a bulk bag of compost holds, how many small bags equal a cubic yard, how far a yard spreads, and when bags, a bulk bag or a loose load is the better buy.
July 12, 2026
Buying guide Soil & Compost
Best Compost Bin for a Small Backyard: Types and Sizes
The best compost bin for a small backyard depends on what you compost. Compare tumblers, enclosed bins, 3-foot holding bins and worm bins by size, speed and pests.
July 12, 2026
Buying guide Soil & Compost
How to Choose the Best Compost Thermometer for Your Pile
Pick a compost thermometer by probe length first: it has to reach the core. Then learn the 131 to 160°F target range, where to take readings and how to calibrate.
July 12, 2026
Buying guide Flowers & Ornamentals
Best Cut Flowers to Grow for a Backyard Cutting Garden
Seven reliable cut flowers for a backyard cutting garden, compared by spacing, the stage to cut and how long extension sources say the stems last.
July 12, 2026
Buying guide Flowers & Ornamentals
Best Flowering Shrubs for Year-Round Garden Structure
Seven flowering shrubs that carry a garden through all four seasons, compared by bloom season, hardiness zone, mature size and fall color.
July 12, 2026
Buying guide Houseplants
Best Grow Lights for Low-Light Apartments and Houseplants
Which grow light suits a low-light apartment: bulb, clip-on, bar or panel. Includes hanging distance, daily hours, a light-level chart and a layout method.
July 12, 2026
Buying guide Houseplants
How to Choose a Humidifier for Tropical Houseplants
Compare ultrasonic, evaporative and steam humidifiers for tropical houseplants, with the humidity range to aim for and the cleaning routine each type needs.
July 12, 2026
Buying guide Pests & Diseases
Iron Phosphate Slug Bait: How It Works and What to Buy
How iron phosphate slug and snail bait works, how fast it kills, label rates per 1,000 square feet, pet safety, and how it compares with metaldehyde and iron EDTA.
July 12, 2026
Buying guide Houseplants
Low-Maintenance Houseplants for Beginners: 7 Forgiving Picks
Seven low-maintenance houseplants that tolerate dim rooms and missed waterings, compared by light, watering interval, size and pet safety, with university sources.
July 12, 2026
Buying guide Pests & Diseases
Best Organic Fungicide for Plants: 6 Types Compared
The best organic fungicide depends on the disease: copper for bacterial spots and blights, sulfur or oil for powdery mildew. Compare six types and their limits.
July 12, 2026
Buying guide Houseplants
Best Potting Mix for Succulents and Cacti: How to Choose
The best mix for succulents and cacti is a free-draining blend that is about half coarse sand, perlite or pumice. Compare five university recipes and pot choices.
July 12, 2026