Pruning is my favorite gardening task, and now is a suitable time to start pruning shrubs that have put on growth and need ...

Incorporating a bug hotel into your garden will give ladybirds and other beneficial insects a secure place to nest and rest.

If you're fed up with squirrels and rats coming into your garden, then this natural solution is perfect for you.

There are over 160 pest control products that utilize diatomaceous earth, according to Agardy. Consult the label of the specific product you are using for complete usage instructions.

I am getting mixed recommendations on the use of pesticides in my garden when I ask gardening friends and local garden center staff. Can you provide some direction on how to use them properly.

If you're growing things in your garden and noticing that critters are having their way with your spoils, you may want to put ...

Are you looking for an effective way to control insect pests in your vegetable garden but want to stay away from using ...

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

Backyard Gardener: Spinosad for natural pest control Local columns Jun 20, 2025 J.J. BARRETT [email protected] ...

Lavender contains essential oils such as linalool and camphor, which give it its distinctive floral scent. While it’s ...