Your plants are leaving clues—don't ignore them.

Bug battles just got easier.

You spot a tiny hole or a sticky leaf and feel a small twinge of worry—those small signs often mean a pest problem is just ...

This perennial has a way to both repel garden pests and attract pollinators too, which means powerful protection for your ...

This awesome garden hack costs practically nothing, and yet is a tried and tested way to scare away birds and squirrels. All you need is some outdated tech.

Manually checking all the leaves, I pick off squash bugs and Japanese beetles and throw them into the cup. From what I’ve ...

Follow these tips to keep pests off your vegetable garden.

A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for an exterminator recommendation, but I gave her a simple, do-it-yourself solution that is easier on ...

Your garden is not only home to pests that can pose a threat to your plants, but also to beneficial insects that can save the greenery.

If your garden is out of balance and the pests are winning, beneficial insects might help bring order back—but only as a last resort. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In late August, there is a vast assortment of insect action in our gardens, and it is worth a listen and a watch to see what is happening. The cicadas are ...