The box tree caterpillar has come top of the list of gardeners' concerns for the third year in a row. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said it was the number one pest inquiry last year, as it ...

Don’t be too quick to get out the spray because pests like aphids and whiteflies can be food for beneficial insects which are ...

all of these options contain beneficial bacteria that help build soil structure and deter common garden pests and diseases.

This makes it an excellent companion plant in the garden! When choosing companion ... separate to prevent the spread of ...

The best way to prevent winter pests is to spray your property on a schedule and not just when you see a problem. You will ...

A good fall cleanup reduces weeds and disease, minimizes plant insect pests, prevents rodent infestation, and eases the workload for next year’s spring planting.

Lady beetle larvae eat many pest insects in the garden. (Betty Cahill / Special to the Denver Post) As with most pest and disease concerns in gardens, the first step is to identify the problem and ...

A citizen science project gives gardeners the chance to preserve heirloom crops that could be resistant to disease, pests and ...

Cleaning up your garden after the first frost? Don't be afraid to leave a little mess, according to the Master Gardener.

Got pests? Encourage native ladybugs to inhabit your garden instead of buying wild-harvested ladybugs to manage unwanted insects. Purchased ladybugs are expensive and potentially disease-carrying ...

Physical presence in the garden is one of the most important tools in the gardener’s toolbox. But when we are on a vacation, this tool in our garden is obviously absent. It takes courage to go on ...