Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

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

Butterfly gardens are a great source of enjoyment. It can be a perfect opportunity to work with children or grandchildren and ...

Cabbage grows best with the right neighbors. Discover the 22 best companion plants that are beneficial to your vegetables and ...

Beneficial Insectary is the only large insectary that has production in the United States (There are a few smaller specialist ...

The author notes that hydrangeas, which are perennial everywhere, are noted for being pink or red growing in alkaline soil ...

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

Look at it this way: You will end up saving money by getting advice from the knowledgeable staff at Echter’s, so your plants ...

For more annual color in our spaces, we could consider sweet peas, violas, and cosmos. Calendula, alyssum, and cornflower (i.e., Bachelor’s Buttons) are quick to germinate and can extend color in the ...

If your annual flowers aren’t exploding with celebratory fireworks of color right now, it may be lack of fertilizer.

"Alyssum is a go-to pollinator plant that brings all the bees to the garden in both the warm and cool seasons," Irene says. "I love to use it in the kitchen garden as a ground cover underneath ...

Hoverflies can carry pollen over greater distances than bees and pollinate many plants that grow in your garden or yard. Look ...