Bugs that are good for plants fall into three distinct categories: pollinators, predators, and parasitoids. Each group has its own special mechanism that works to protect plants from harmful insects, ...

Ah, the bounty of spring: all the tender new foliage on trees and shrubs, flowers galore and prolific growth in the vegetable garden. We gardeners revel in the abundance the season brings, and ...

Slugs, voles, aphids, spider mites, and vine weevils — hardly any garden is permanently free from such pests. However, with ...

Following suitable growing conditions: Choice of plants – should be based on weather and sowing season. Spacing is critical, ...

Ants may seem harmless, but when they invade a garden, they disrupt plant health, encourage pest infestations, and even ...

Companion planting has a multitude of benefits, and pest control is certainly one of its strengths, including getting rid of ...

A gardening expert has suggested that a certain flower could help deter pests and enhance tomato growth. One flower, in ...

They’re not as pretty as butterflies but moths and syrphid flies are also important pollinators; the flies will also go after pests.

1. Do water deeply at the base of the plant. 2. Do not sprinkle water over the top of your plants. 3. Do mulch around your ...

Nestled within the carefully cultivated landscapes of public gardens lies a secret world teeming with wildlife that often ...

As vegetable garden planting begins, visions of last year’s insect problems may invade gardeners’ minds. Will bean leaf ...