Palo verde beetles are large, root-boring insects that typically infest palo verde trees. Here's how to tell if your trees ...

In the middle of October, bird watchers estimated about 40 short-eared owls were seen hunting on the wetlands — probably a ...

Try placing your affected houseplants in an open space, away from other indoor plants, like a conservatory.

The great debate on whether or not to rake leaves erupts each fall. When considering your options, remember what could be ...

In terms of sheer numbers, Chapul Farms is the largest employer in Yamhill County. Its thousands upon thousands of workers ...

Looking to swap out invasive plants in your yard for native species? The Virginia Department of Conservation has some ...

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

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

Marie Woodward first encountered a ladybug swarm when she moved into her 200-year-old house in Columbia, Connecticut in the fall of 2013. At the time, she was a dental hygienist and had no idea why ...

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.

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

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