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Ladybugs are incredible allies in the garden, acting as natural pest control and helping reduce the need for harmful ...

In the case of both aphids and Japanese beetles, spraying with a broad-spectrum insecticide can do more harm than good. These ...

Gardeners should plant marigolds next to their tomatoes - as they stop flies from feeding on the fruit, according to one ...

Gardeners are being asked to hold off on this one common task over July, which can leave your lawn healthier and more ...

Insect loss is gradual but devastating. Fewer pollinators, smaller harvests, and fragile ecosystems are already appearing.

When planting loquat trees, dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper than it. This way, roots can spread ...

As temperatures continue to swelter, you might want to try your hand at growing this selection of gorgeous plants that an ...

Birds can nest in inconvenient spots like flower pots, planters, and hanging baskets. There are rules against disturbing ...

"Nothing makes me happier (and feel like a little kid again) than seeing so many new residents after all the rain we've had this week," the caption read. They listed some of the native plants in their ...