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"I love this idea." Master gardener shares ancient method for more productive harvests: 'Lets the plants do the work' first ...
If your plants' leaves are looking lacy—or you're seeing patches of dead grass in your lawn—Japanese beetles may be to blame.
Insect loss is gradual but devastating. Fewer pollinators, smaller harvests, and fragile ecosystems are already appearing.
Botanists from Copenhagen and the United Kingdom have conducted a scientific study to determine which plants are particularly ...
North Carolina is home to some seriously supersized bugs, and these species are the biggest you'll find throughout the state.
Hold off on reaching for the saltshaker. Slugs can be managed using synthetic or organic chemical treatments or with cultural ...
Gardeners should plant marigolds next to their tomatoes - as they stop flies from feeding on the fruit, according to one ...
Healthbeat reports tick populations are rising in the Northeast, raising tick-borne disease risks. Here’s how to stay safe.
Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...
The Town of the Blue Mountains is awarding funding to 12 youth-led climate action projects. The town awarded between $1,500 ...
While the arrival of the monsoons enhances the beauty of nature, it is equally dangerous for your indoor and outdoor plants.
Dragonflies are teaching researchers and students about Boise’s ecosystem and unlocking the larger mysteries of the insects’ behavior.