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

If you live in Michigan and looking to keep a nice, leaf-free yard, you may want to put down that garden rake. That's because ...

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.

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If you've noticed your plants are being nibbled on by pesky slugs, a gardening guru has shared a genius way to keep them at ...

John Watts is the director of the popular Butterfly House and Insectarium at Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park.

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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 ...

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