Garden insects aid in pollination, natural pest control, and soil enrichment. Supporting beneficial insects leads to a ...

Bees and butterflies always get plenty of attention in the garden – but what about the less attractive insects? Moths, beetles, hornets and ants are all important for biodiversity, insists top garden ...

A woman squats to spray insecticide at the bottom of a wall-mounted heater at home. - Aquaarts Studio/Getty Images One of the most overlooked causes of household pest problems begins in the yard, ...

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 ...

As gardeners, we all know that there are benefits of having good bugs in our yards, and It seems that bugs are plentiful this year, since the heat came on early. However, most insects, spiders and ...

Along Five Mile Road, on a stretch of land that reaches back to Settlers Canal, is a place where both plants and children are growing. Welcome to Comba Park, home of BUGS (Boise Urban Garden School).

By Liah Continentino Florida is no stranger to introduced species. From green iguanas to Brazilian pepper, many non-native plants and animals have settled into our environment. While some cause little ...

Q: My milkweed has orange bugs on its seed pods. Are they harmful? No, they’re not going to damage the plant enough to warrant intervention. These are native insects, and they are part of the ...

Spring has sprung, and so is the time to banish bugs from your garden this season! The growing period is here, and gardeners are excited to start their green party! If you enjoy gardening, you may ...

GARDEN MYTHS AND FOLKLORE, both wisdom and wackiness, are as alive today as they were when our elders tended their plots. In today’s network of instant information, curious if not questionable ...

It’s time to look forward to 2026 and your new year gardening resolutions. Gardeners have success with resolutions because we ...