OUR flip flop summer – with sun one minute and downpours the next – can make it hard to know what to expect. And the ...

Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and ...

Gardens are beginning to 'come alive' at this time of year, with salad crops and many other fruits and vegetables coming into ...

Many of us grew up believing all bugs were bad, a problem to be solved with a quick spray of Raid. While some insects may still merit control, albeit with narrow spectrum organic pesticides, there are ...

This widespread pest attacks all members of the cucumber family, including cucumbers, squash, gourds and melons. They leave ...

Planting in mid-July can ensure a fall harvest for many vegetables. One benefit of a fall garden: Many insect pests' life cycles are completed or at least winding down.

Garden pests such as aphids and caterpillars can devastate fruit trees - one common kitchen item that you probably already ...

Gardeners have shared a 'very exciting' homemade remedy that they claim will 'instantly' deter slugs and snails from plants - ...

In addition, garlic is beneficial for lawn care and healthy growth. "Decomposing garlic can release nutrients, like potassium ...

You tuck cucumber vines into the soil while dreaming of the fresh, crunchy fruits and tart pickles to come. And then one day, ...

Inspect your garden for aphids every few days. “Things can get out of hand quickly if you’re not paying attention,” says ...

The plant you have is an interesting succulent called starfish flower (Stapelia gigantea), which is native to southern Africa ...