From the Ground Up: What's eating my plants?

Weekly From the Ground Up column for the week of June 7 ...
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This Clever AllTrails Feature Helps Hikers Identify Plants, Insects, And Potential Hazards On Any Trail

Have you ever been hiking and brushed up against an unfamiliar plant that might be poison ivy? With limited cell service, it can often be difficult to get immediate answers while out on a trail. Even ...
Palo Alto Weekly

Ask a Master Gardener: How to identify garden insects and unfamiliar plants

Ladybugs (also known as lady beetles) are insects that are good for your yard. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County can help.

Why Your Plant Has Holes in Its Leaves—and 5 Smart Ways to Stop the Damage Fast

Sometimes holes appear in plant leaves and it's not clear why. We rounded up five common causes for this problem and tips for ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

These 5 free garden apps identify plants and diagnose what ails them

You're in your garden and notice a beautiful, new-to-you flower that has popped up somewhere unexpected — pull it or leave it? Or perhaps an unfamiliar garden pest has ravaged your tomato plants. Or ...
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What kind of bug is that? A way to identify plant insects in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — If you find a mystery bug on your plant, there’s a way here in Albuquerque to figure out what it is. The Bernalillo County Extension Office offers a bug identification ...
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8 bugs that hunt garden pests so you don’t have to

Battle infestations of aphids, stink bugs, and other garden pests the natural way—with more bugs.