Q: I was wondering why some of my houseplants ... at the roots, there were a lot of white things that might have been bugs in the soil. What should I do? A: It sounds like insects and not a fungus, ...

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

Identify common garden insects with these garden bugs' pictures and descriptions and become an expert bug identifier.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your garden in full bloom, but pesky insects can sometimes turn your paradise into a ...

After six to 10 weeks, young cicada nymphs hatch from their eggs and dig themselves into the ground to suck the liquids of plant roots ... by multitudes of insects into an overpowering hum.

There are a few approaches to treating an outbreak. First, quarantine the plant. If you’re not too squeamish, just squish all ...

Mexican butterworts are houseplants which stay indoors year-round, however, Gierys cultivates other types of carnivorous ...

While bugs play a crucial role ... eggs in damp soil and decaying plant matter, so it's advised to maintain your garden well.

reminds us, plants ... roots, boiled as well, to treat dizziness and calm upset stomachs. Later on, farmers also found a use ...

These good guys work symbiotically with plants, helping roots soak ... by beneficial insects if you just wait a week or two for them to arrive. Ladybugs and lacewings love eating aphids, for ...

Local gardeners have noticed their cucumbers are being attacked by pests. One culprit is the melon fly, which is a type of fruit fly. Another possibility is the pickleworm. Read more ...

It’s only an hour’s drive to my starting point for the Astungkara Way hiking trail ... before we sit down on a covered ...