If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging backyard biodiversity to attract beneficial insects. At my house, I have a ...

Every gardener will inevitably have to get rid of aphids at some point or another. These common pests don't discriminate when ...

Leave these bugs alone if you see them in your garden. Not all bugs are bad. In fact, some can benefit your garden. So don't ...

Looking for a natural way to keep pesky flies from ruining outdoor enjoyment? Learn the benefits of catnip, a fast-growing ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

Learn to identify common culprits damaging your plants. Discover what insects could be eating your plants and how to stop it.

Learn how to get rid of scale insects on plants with safe, effective methods for both indoor and outdoor plants. Discover ...

With warm, humid weather providing ideal conditions for bacteria, it's helpful to know how to spot common pests and diseases ...

KEEPING your garden free from pests can be tricky if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. That’s why Morris Hankinson, ...

Radishes are small root vegetables that are compatible garden pals with zucchini because they grow underground. When grown ...

Love at first sight! The most common Scabiosa found in local nurseries has lavender-blue flowers and a ferny leaf. Scabiosa ...

Like dill, annual marigolds, especially French marigolds, are often grown as companion plants in food gardens to attract beneficial insects and keep pests at bay. Not only do these plants appeal to ...