In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

Everyone knows how valuable bees are to your garden because they are pollinating your flowers. But they’re not the only ...

When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...

Vegetable gardens are producing, and this is the time of year we begin to see disease and insect issues. Here are a few ...

Plants can't survive without water. But too much or too little causes problems. More plants have been killed by improper ...

A very common issue right now that is not a plant pest is herbicide injury. This can occur from a herbicide applied nearby ...

Pests and diseases are biotic factors that impact an ecosystem and its organisms. Examples: those deer mowing your hostas to ...

Bug zappers are marketed to reduce the mosquito population, making outdoor spaces more usable during nighttime. If the bugs are attracted to the zapper’s light, they won’t bother you, who is a safe ...

Lawn herbicides can volatilize when applied during hot weather. The vapors drift through the air and can cause plant damage ...

Before it ticks over to August, there’s one crucial garden job you need to do. If you’re a keen gardener and you grow plants ...

A lot of people think of bugs as pests to plants, but that’s not the case at all. Some insects can help your garden grow ...