Growing your own basil lets you always have the fragrant herb on hand. But before you embark on your basil-growing journey, ...

Cultural tip: Avoid overfertilizing roses with water-soluble, nitrogen-based fertilizers, which prompts overgrowth of ...

Warm spring temperatures can bring insects that like to feed on tender buds and leaves of hydrangeas. Learn how to identify ...

New pests are emerging as serious threats to vegetable crops, requiring growers to adapt their pest management strategies.

Discover expert tips and techniques in "The Ultimate Guide to Growing Cucumbers" for a bountiful harvest and healthy, ...

New ways to control Colorado Potato Beetle are marrying pheromones, volatiles and potentially natural repellants. “We’re trying to create what we’d call a push-pull system, where you have something ...

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, ...

Cucumber beetles are one of the most problematic pests ... Nasturtiums can also be used to suppress weeds and control pests on melon vines, but that’s not the only reason to try out this ...

Insects’ aversion to worm castings is demonstrated when they are spread over ant nests, causing the ants to remove themselves from the nests. If you have an issue with ants climbing up the trunks of ...