May 20, 2021

Common Vegetable Garden Issues & Control Solutions

Modern Victory Garden

Overcoming common vegetable garden challenges

One hundred years ago, the common issues vegetable gardeners experienced in Northeast Ohio were the same as they are today. But unlike the days of WWI & WWII Victory Gardens, plant breeding has evolved to solve for some of the problems, and many more garden controls are available to address challenges head-on and correct them. Browse our collection of videos below, all of which spotlight and speak to real-life vegetable gardening issues experienced here in Northeast Ohio – many videos were even produced on-site at customer gardens!

  • Solutions & Controls

    Stop Insects from Eating Leaves

  • Solutions & Controls

    Neem Oil for Insects, Fungus & Disease

  • Solutions & Controls

    Prevent, Treat & Cure Powdery Mildew

  • Solutions & Controls

    Treat Blossom End Rot & Pruning Tomato Suckers

  • Solutions & Controls

    How to Pollinate Cucumbers & Squash

  • Solutions & Controls

    Midsummer Garden Tour & Challenges

  • Solutions & Controls

    Deer Protection Video

  • Solutions & Controls

    Controlling Insects with Natural Sprays

bringing it all together

Most of the issue’s gardeners encounter with their vegetable gardens in Northeast Ohio are common, and it’s good to know you’re not alone. It’s also important to recognize that not all seasons are alike. Each new spring season brings new opportunities and challenges, depending on what Mother Nature is serving up that year. Particularly rainy seasons may find you warding off fungal disease. Extra dry seasons may have you picking a fight with pests. Whether you need Weed Control, Insect Control, Disease Control, Deer & Animal Control, or Tools & Accessories to make the work of vegetable gardening easier, we’ve got the solution for your problem at Petitti’s!

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