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The arrival of fall brings shorter days, cooler nights and a gradual winding down of garden activity. Flowers start to fade, ...

In the fall, I take in numerous houseplants that I grew on the deck or in containers in the garden. Plumeria, hibiscus, ...

The life cycle of a leaf is pretty magical,” said Andy Finton, a forest ecologist with the Nature Conservancy in ...

Gardeners are being warned not to rake up fallen leaves from their lawns, as they can actually be beneficial for the plants ...

Now that we’ve had a freeze, tree leaves will drop quickly and the tops of many herbaceous plants have been killed by low ...

IF you’re sick of insects invading your house, then look no further than the humble houseplant section at your local ...

They provide timber for our homes, the colors of ... Accumulated leaf litter, especially the leaf litter that sits around all winter, is a gold mine for many of these insects, providing nutrients ...

Looking to add a burst of color and life to your garden? Imagine stepping outside to a sea of vibrant chrysanthemums. These ...

Frosts happen when the temperatures are between 32 and 36 degrees Fahrenheit and ice crystals form on surfaces ... and bottoms of leaves and stems). This will help prevent insect hitchhikers ...

Asian lady beetles can be identified by their thorax, the part right behind their head that forms a white ‘M’ shape. While ...

Over 300 species of fruit depend on bats for pollination. Bats help spread seeds for nuts, figs and cacao — the main ...