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Does My Soil Have Root-Feeding Nematodes?

Some things are only apparent after the season ends, like root-feeding nematodes. You may not know it until you pull out your plants.

Post author:Christy
Post published: October 6, 2026
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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YouTube: Keep Your Squash Plants Safe from Critters

Our latest video helps you keep your squash plants safe from critters. It happens to all of us: your pumpkin is nearly ready to harvest, and something comes through and starts nibbling on it. It's infuriating!

Post author:Christy
Post published: September 1, 2026
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Mothballs In the Garden

Recently I was interviewed for an article on Martha Stewart.com about using mothballs in the garden.

Post author:Christy
Post published: July 22, 2026
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YouTube: Ask Gardenerd: What Insects Should I Get?

This week we chose a question from Sherri M on Ask Gardenerd for our YouTube video: "What insects should I get to eat the bad insects that are eating my garden?" Christy explains some of the steps for diagnosing pest problems in the garden. It's the short version of our online course, Creating a Healthy Garden. If you have pest problems, the first step it do ID the pest, then find the solution. We walk you through that process. What…

Post author:Christy
Post published: July 7, 2026
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YouTube: Bait Your Rat Traps with No Mess

Our latest video offers a way to bait your rat traps with no mess. Christy shares the trick we use here at Gardenerd HQ to keep hands clean.

Post author:Christy
Post published: June 30, 2026
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YouTube: Garden Fabric Explained – How Floating Row Cover Works

One of the best tools you can have in the garden is garden fabric, or floating row cover. Our latest video explains how to use it and why it is indispensable when it comes to pest control.