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Indoor gardens don’t need pesticides to thrive. These seven proven strategies—quarantine, sticky traps, beneficial insects, ...

To use diatomaceous earth outdoors, apply a fine layer to the perimeter of the patio or garden, paying special attention to any cracks and crevices in your walkways or patio. You can also apply it ...

Days are short, and nights are long. Winter solstice, Dec. 21, happens when our planet reaches farthest away from the sun on ...

When most people see a leafhopper in their backyard garden, they notice little more than a tiny green or striped insect flicking from leaf to leaf. But these insects are actually master engineers, ...

Growing food indoors presents some challenges, but there are advantages. Microgreens or sprouts can be grown in compact trays ...

If you’ve ever knelt beside a squash vine and wondered what bored through the stem or watched your roses crinkle under a ...

IF YOU’VE NOTICED an increase in pest pressure in the garden over the past few years, you’re not alone. Warming temperatures mean that all sorts of insects are more likely to survive the winters and ...

Tired of pests tearing through your tomatoes or nibbling your peppers? One expert gardener has shared a clever, natural trick to keep your garden pest-free, no chemicals required. The secret? A little ...

Wolf spiders have long hairy legs and are often found running along the ground, with the females carrying their young on their backs. Photo: Public Domain Pictur Spiders get a bad rap. Many people go ...