"The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns," poet Kahlil Gibran once wrote. But what if the rose is growing amidst... ants? Yuck! While roses are one of the most popular additions to home ...

Some garden plants are ant magnets — but not always for the wrong reasons. Here's when to worry and when to let them march on ...

You may have noticed the potted plants on your deck or patio have some uninvited guests: Ants! “With the loose, rich soil and moisture in container plants, we’re creating the perfect habitat for ants, ...

This ant is busily collecting nectar from clusters of flowers on golden Alexanders, a native plant currently in full bloom. This ant is busily collecting nectar from clusters of flowers on golden ...

Ants play an important role in the ecosystem. However, despite knowing they are crucial to our world, these little guys can ...

Sprinkle grits around the mound. Readers say: The ants will eat them, the grit will expand, and the ant will die. Chance this works: 1 in a very big number. Why: Like you, an ant won’t eat food that ...