I am getting mixed recommendations on the use of pesticides in my garden when I ask gardening friends and local garden center ...

Your garden is thriving—lush greens, budding blooms, maybe even a tomato or two on the vine. Then you spot something crawling ...

In late August, there is a vast assortment of insect action in our gardens, and it is worth a listen and a watch to see what is happening. The cicadas are unmistakable with their daily continuous ...

Understanding how to identify and control these pests ... Garlic is not just a kitchen staple-it's a powerful pest repellent ...

In the home garden, aphids may be held in check by a number of natural predators, including lady beetles, minute pirate bugs, ...

Ladybugs (also known as lady beetles) are insects that are good for your yard ... Don’t be alarmed by dropped fruit in your garden! It’s a natural phenomenon that occurs when fruit trees ...

Identify common garden insects with these garden bugs’ pictures and descriptions and become an expert bug identifier. I never use pesticides in my gardens. To do so would interfere with the life ...

Summer is here and it’s gratifying to see plants thriving with the warmth of the soil and the fruit starting to form. But ...

While the caterpillars themselves may be difficult to spot, the signs that they are on your tomato plants are much easier to ...

If you've got an insect infestation in the garden, take a beat before reaching for the spray can. First, consider whether the insects really pose any harm. We all know about beneficial insects ...