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  • Seal Entry Points with Insect-Proof Materials
  • Use Outdoor Insecticides and Natural Repellents
  • Clean Exterior Surfaces
  • Use Traps and Indoor Deterrents for Stragglers
  • Maintain Nearby Vegetation

Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals.

  • Kathleen Walters Content Editor
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  • Why Gardeners Should Worry About Overwintering Bugs
  • Fall Garden Cleanup: Your First Line of Defense
  • Inspect Garden Structures and Entry Points
  • Use Plants and Natural Methods to Deter Pests
  • Keep the Garden from Becoming a Gateway to Your House

Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals.

  • Amy Draiss Digital Community Manager