Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making ...
From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...
A homeowner couldn't help but pull out her camera when she saw an unexpected guest burrowing through her front yard — and the ...
Moles can damage gardens and lawns. Your gardening practices might be attracting them. Overwatering, dense planting, and ...
Combine Heterorhabditis nematodes (sold in paste-like form) with water and apply to the soil in the spring or fall. Wait a couple of days and reseed or replant any damaged areas. However, chemical ...
They're actually pretty adorable, and they eat mice. But you may unwittingly be inviting them to hang out in, and tear up, your yard.
The world is filled with an incredible variety of insects, many of which play essential roles in keeping natural spaces healthy. While some bugs can be bothersome, others bring real benefits to the ...
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12 misunderstood animal pests in your yard

Four experts defend their favorite animal pests, and explain why these helpful neighbors deserve to be a part of your yard's ecosystem.
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil is optimistic that the move from 54 to 72 holes in 2026 will help make its events start counting toward the Official World Golf Rankings system in the near future. "My hope ...
A gardener's unexpected visitor is melting hearts online after a TikTok video showed a chunky little groundhog helping himself to a free lunch. Viewers can't get enough of the furry thief treating the ...
Brock A. Hedges received funding from Nature Foundation, The Ecological Society of Australia and the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment. Brock A. Hedges currently receives funding from ...