Plant marigolds around the perimeter of your tomato patch and interspersed among other vegetables like squash, peppers, and ...

Although we love the natural world, we don't really love it when it starts attacking our veggies just as they begin to thrive. There is nothing as disappointing as going out to check your crops in the ...

A row of crops being protected by insect netting - Thomas Faull/Getty Images Ask any gardener who their nemesis is, and they will probably immediately tell you about some annoying pest that is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These insects may be tiny, but they can cause big damage in your garden. Here's how to identify and control the little bugs that ...

Late-season gardening can feel like a high-stakes game. You’ve spent months tending seedlings, nurturing soil, and dreaming of harvests, only to face unpredictable weather, hungry birds, and sneaky ...

With the rise in temperatures also comes the increase of early-season insects in gardens and landscapes.

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In last week’s article, I focused on weeds as unwanted garden guests. This week, we’ll focus on insect pests, and next week, diseases. As you know, many insect pests may affect garden plants. Since I ...

Learn how certain flies, wasps, spiders, and other beneficial garden insects can keep garden pest populations in check and strengthen your backyard ecosystem. Our gardens are home to many natural ...

I have been a proponent of floating row cover for years. When placed on hoops over a vegetable crop, this lightweight fabric allows sunlight and moisture to pass through it and acts as a physical ...

Pollinator protection is a valuable trend in the gardening world. Pollinators can come in many sizes and shapes, including the more noticeable butterflies and moths. However, our best pollinators in ...