When early spring days have finally arrived, so do the hungry critters that would love to devour your vegetables and flowers. Now is the time to be proactive and take steps to prevent pests. Here’s ...

Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, ...

When cold weather sets in, it’s tempting to assume pest problems go into hibernation along with the garden. Unfortunately, winter doesn’t drive pests away. As temperatures drop, many insects and ...

As our planet’s climate warms, ecosystems are constantly adapting to the shifting dynamics. Among these shifts, one of the most fascinating developments is the role that spiders play in regulating ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...

Garden pest control can be challenging, especially considering the increasing reluctance to use chemical pesticides. Today's home gardeners have to be more creative than ever in their quest to rid ...

Q. I have noticed several hammerhead worms that have appeared in my yard over the summer. From what I have heard, they are invasive and harmful to earthworms. Are they a threat to people? What can I ...

A centuries-old trick can protect crops without chemical sprays even today, one TikToker demonstrated. In a very green video, TikTok creator Weeping WillowSA (@weeping.willow1) demonstrates how ...

My attempts at growing brassicas, or members of the cabbage family, have been all but thwarted by pests like cabbage loopers, cabbageworms, and harlequin beetles. And when the ravaged plants have ...