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Though technically not insects, spiders are vital to a garden’s ecosystem. Known for their circular webs and bold yellow-and-black bodies, Argiope spiders catch flies, grasshoppers, and other ...
June kicks off an active period for garden pests. Learn more about five common garden pests that arrive in June and how to get rid of them naturally.
Homes & Gardens Just planted your summer vegetables? Here’s how to protect your garden from pests and diseases Published: May. 24, 2025, 6:00 a.m.
No gardener wants to spend time and energy on their vegetable patch, only for pests to destroy the crop. Plant these flowers in your garden to deter pests and enjoy pretty blooms.
Paper wasps hunt large numbers of garden insect pests to feed to their young. The wasps also forage for nectar making them valuable pollinators too.
Leaf-footed bugs create yellow spots on ripe tomatoes by piercing tissue with needle-like mouthparts and sucking out the juices. Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week.
This weekend's yard jobs focus on scouting for the many bugs that show up in the garden this time of year... and taking action when necessary.
How to avoid hitchhiking pests on plantsHow to avoid hitchhiking pests on plants If your houseplants have been vacationing outdoors for the summer, it is now time to bring them indoors for ...
Does your garden have stink bugs? Or caterpillars? Here are some simple ways to deal with common garden pets.
Aphids One of the most common garden pests are aphids, small sap-sucking insects that love to dine on new growth. They come in a variety of colors (often yellow, green or gray) and can quickly ...
Garden Q&A: On those pesky sweetgum balls and privacy plants Subscribers are entitled to 10 gift sharing articles each month. These can be shared with friends and family who are not subscribers.
Here are four insect pests to look for and tips on how to keep them away from your precious plants.
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