Lawn grubs are fairly harmless in small numbers, but an infestation can quickly turn your yard into a minefield. Find out how ...

Warm days start stretching longer, flowers push green shoots through soil, and excitement builds about fresh tomatoes, roses, ...

Sunshine and warmer temperatures are coaxing insect pests out of their overwintering spots and encouraging them to take up residence in lawns and gardens. These pesky insects prefer lush, green ...

Delaying spring yard cleanup helps protect beneficial insects that overwinter in leaves and stems. Leave some leaves and ...

Most O'Fallon homeowners start with good intentions. A bag of fertilizer here, a bottle of weed killer there, maybe some pest spray from the hardware store. But after a season ...

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Sometimes the fight against pest problems can feel relentless. You try everything from using pest-repellent plants to removing pests by hand, and yet some pests have a way of sticking around and ...

The difference between a decent lawn and an exceptional outdoor space often comes down to one thing: expertise that goes beyond surface-level fixes.

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Have you ever wondered why your garden feels like a buffet for biting insects the moment you step outside? Some backyards ...

There are dozens of striking flowers you can plant to bring hummingbirds to your yard, and it's well worth the investment of turning your garden into a hummingbird paradise. Hummingbirds are one of ...