As our gardens continue to burst into life this month, the warmer weather brings with it an array of garden pests that may hinder your harvests and prevent your plants from reaching their full ...

We're months away from peak pest season but there are still a few garden pests to watch out for in winter, because not every critter shies away from the cold weather. Not all garden plant pests are ...

When dinner's over, the scraps usually go in the compost bin or trash. But there's one item you could place around your ...

Summer gardening means fresh homegrown vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes and cucumbers. Growing your own vegetables unfortunately also means dealing with the inevitable common garden pests.

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These golden blooms are a common sight in a vegetable garden because they’re so good at keeping pests away. Marigolds ( Tagetes) are known to repel nematodes, whiteflies, squash bugs, aphids, thrips, ...

Identify common garden insects with these garden bugs’ pictures and descriptions and become an expert bug identifier. I never use pesticides in my gardens. To do so would interfere with the life ...

A thriving garden is full of life, but not all living organisms are beneficial to plant growth. In addition to butterflies, bees, and earthworms, there are many insects that feed on leaves, stems, ...

Few things disrupt the peace of a thriving garden more than uninvited pests. These tiny invaders can decimate tender leaves, disrupt fruiting, and generally put a damper on all of your gardening ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In late August, there is a vast assortment of insect action in our gardens, and it is worth a listen and a watch to see what is happening. The cicadas are ...

Pests are an unavoidable part of life, and your kitchen is their favorite destination. With its constant supply of food and warmth, it's a beacon for everything from ants to flies ...

The spring cleaning trap: 7 habits an expert says are secretly inviting pests into your home.