Bugs that are good for plants fall into three distinct categories: pollinators, predators, and parasitoids. Each group has its own special mechanism that works to protect plants from harmful insects, ...

Consider Tilling Till your garden in the fall to rid your soil of hidden squash bugs and other soil-dwelling insects. Squash bugs bury themselves up to 6 inches deep in garden beds, so you’ll ...

I love using fresh dill in my cooking, and it's wonderful to see it supporting a healthy garden ecosystem! Carrots are not ...

Leaf-footed bugs are appearing in gardens across the South, and they’re especially drawn to tomatoes, according to Texas A&M AgriLife.

Warm temperatures are an invitation for bugs to arrive in your garden. Butterflies and bumblebees are welcome but a few pests should be deterred at all costs. As we hit the middle of spring ...

A bed bug problem needs to be dealt with quickly, especially if they've invaded your mattress. One garden essential is often touted as a non-toxic and effective form of pest control but can ...

Male carpenter bees lack stingers, and though females do have them, they are docile and don’t sting unless handled or ...

Q: For several springs in a row, my kale looks beat up by orange and black insects. How can I get rid ... University of Maryland Extension’s Home and Garden Information Center offers free ...

Petaluma Blvd. For more information, visit petalumagardenclub.org Good guys and bad guys: dueling bugs in your garden The Sonoma County Master Gardeners will deliver the lowdown on the insects in ...

The Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS) is located on Five Mile Road in Boise. There, you’ll find several greenhouses, a composting center, a regenerative garden and a pollinator center.