Indiangrass may seem like a gorgeous addition to your yard, but first you'll want to consider how aggressively it spreads and ...

Allowing leaves to decompose rather than raking them up, replenishes the soil and provides a “comforting blanket” that offers habitat for critters and keeps the ecosystem in balance.

Despite the plant’s long history as a folk remedy, only in the last twenty years have scientists successfully identified ...

Animals are remarkable architects. Their nests, tunnel systems and caves are perfectly designed, and some of their structures ...

The home, in Sparta, is part of a development that offers walking trails and river access for kayaking and canoeing ...

Pests can cause utter destruction to your yard, and sometimes, you may not even know you have a problem. Here are the sneaky ...

A family almost burned down their house while lighting insect repellent. The resident spotted a parasite crawling on the wall and lit dried grass believing the smoke would drive the tick and any ...

From spines on neurons to pollen on an insect’s eye, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a kaleidoscopic glimpse into a tiny world.

"It's a bit of a myth that rabbits eat carrots like Bugs Bunny and vegetables ... instead they're going to be eating grass and hay." A poor diet can cause rabbits to have dental problems, because ...

Daddy long legs prefer moist environments, as with most insects so reducing humidity in your home can make it less appealing ...

My friend says my garden and landscape would grow better if I would practice organic gardening methods. You have written about both approaches in your columns. What do you recommend?

The summer crop of tomatoes was subjected to very hot weather and the hot weather supported a large population of spider ...