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 shifts in your favor. Here are twelve of the worst offenders and exactly how to send them packing.
