Insects that eat leaves create different kinds of damage. While you will not always see the bug that's doing the eating, you will almost certainly notice the destruction. Here's how to identify the ...

In a perfect world, a rose garden would have no pests. This is wishful thinking and is never going to happen. So, the second-best option in a rose garden is that the pests be easy to spot. “Plain view ...

These insects may be tiny, but they can cause big damage in your garden. Here's how to identify and control the little bugs that are eating your garden leaves. Psyllids are minute insects that are ...

Ever wonder why pests keep showing up in your garden, even when you think you’ve done everything right? Sometimes, the ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Ten of the most common garden pests and how to get rid of them without toxins If you have a garden of any kind, you have insects inhabiting it. They’re actually part of a healthy garden ecology. From ...

To be a successful gardener, it is important to have an integrated approach to handling obstacles in the garden. These considerations include techniques such as planting resistant crop varieties, ...

Leaves left in garden beds act as natural mulch, improving soil health, insulation, and habitats for pollinators. Rake leaves if plants are diseased, pests are an issue, or you’re growing small or ...

With the arrival of warm weather also comes the arrival of summer's menaces: bugs. While some people might detest insects just for being so buggy, for gardeners, each year might feel like another new ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In late August, there is a vast assortment of insect action in our gardens, and it is worth a listen and a watch to see what is happening. The cicadas are ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I think I'm getting stink-bug damage on my long-awaited ripe tomatoes.