Paper bags placed over young apples and pears will exclude codling moths. Pulling weeds by hand or with the aid of various weeding tools is still the least-disruptive way to control weeds, especially when there are only a few. Heat can kill unwanted plants. This technique works best on young, broad-leaf annual weeds. Changing the way you garden can have a great impact on your pest problems.
Vigorous plants growing under the right conditions are less likely to suffer from attack by pests.
Choose the Right Plant for the Right Spot. When you try to grow a shade-loving plant in full sunlight, you're going to have problems keeping the plant healthy or even alive. Before you buy a plant at the nursery, find out as much about it as you can. Learn about the requirements of the plants already in your garden too. If a plant is growing in the wrong place, consider moving it or replacing it.