There are a few approaches to treating an outbreak. First, quarantine the plant. If you’re not too squeamish, just squish all ...

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 ...

Allow to sit overnight before straining the liquid through a fine mesh sieve. Pour this clear liquid into a spray bottle and ...

Most weeds will hibernate during the winter and emerge in the spring more vigorously than ever. If you don't pull fall weeds, ...

Rats are a real nuisance for gardeners and an unpleasant visitor on your property. Whether you've got them already or want to ...

Cleaning up your vegetable garden at the end of the season goes ... standing in the garden to provide shelter for beneficial insects over the winter. This is true of perennial plants, especially ...

Although we’ve already been flirting with sub-40-degree nights, 32 degrees is the waypoint where most summer flowers and warm-season vegetables ... fabrics sold in garden centers and catalogs ...

Whether you're growing indoors or out, prevention is often better than cure when dealing with pests. Here are my DIY measures ...

Growing vegetables indoors isn't just convenient; it's a fun and practical way to enjoy homegrown produce year-round, even in ...

She’s also a keen gardener. This week, she’s offering advice on how to keep pests and predators out of your vegetable garden. Years ago, I wrote an article about the terrible time I was having ...

Fall colors have faded and winter approaches, and it's the perfect time to prepare your garden for the cold months ahead.

John Watts is the director of the popular Butterfly House and Insectarium at Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park.