Not every creepy crawler is your enemy. This "scary" garden nuisance might look like trouble, but it's actually one of your ...
One of the first questions new gardeners ask is, “How do I keep bugs out of my garden?” Well, you don’t. Insects have refined senses and many can fly long distances, so keeping insects out of a garden ...
Biological control of undesirable garden pests is the desirable way to go. It’s a garden management tool that encourages natural processes by bringing one living organism into the garden to munch on ...
As a long-term advocate for organic growing, time and time again I come up across the same misconceptions about organic pest control and what it really involves. These myths can easily get in the way ...
One of the first questions new gardeners ask is, “How do I keep bugs out of my garden?” The answer? You don’t! Bugs are a necessary (and sometimes helpful) part of every garden ecosystem. Learning to ...
Many pest control tools, like zappers, can harm helpful insects and upset your garden's ecosystem. Mosquito zappers often miss their mark, killing beneficial bugs instead of targeting pests like ...
GARDENERS have a lot of different options when it comes to pest control remedies. While you can opt for the traditional insecticides on the market, you can also go the organic route with all-natural ...
JERRY COLEBY-WILLIAMS: Whenever I garden, I try to consider the bigger picture. For example, a few months ago, I planted this flower border with flowers that attract pollinating insects into my garden ...