There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

Thrips are tiny (around 1/20 inch long) slender insects that cause mostly cosmetic damage to leaves, fruit, and flowers.

Garden insects aid in pollination, natural pest control, and soil enrichment. Supporting beneficial insects leads to a ...

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 ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...

When it will be time to plant vegetables and berries and what needs to be pruned and fertilized as winter comes to an end.

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

T.J. Brearton didn't plan on keeping chickens—but a repurposed playhouse, a fox, and some very named hens changed everything about how he gardens.

At this time of the year homeowners have more questions about insects than any other subject. “What is that insect? What should I do about it? How can I control it?” The identification of the pest can ...