Identify common garden insects with these garden bugs’ pictures and descriptions and become an expert bug identifier. I never use pesticides in my gardens. To do so would interfere with the life ...

Summer gardening means fresh homegrown vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes and cucumbers. Growing your own vegetables unfortunately also means dealing with the inevitable common garden pests.

In last week’s article, I focused on weeds as unwanted garden guests. This week, we’ll focus on insect pests, and next week, diseases. As you know, many insect pests may affect garden plants. Since I ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

There are so many great things about summer, but it’s also prime insect season. Oftentimes, common summer insects will continue to cause problems into the fall months. While flying insects can be a ...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. “The outdoor garden pests I encounter the most ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite inhabiting nearly every corner of the planet, many of the most common insect species ...

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 ...

Creating a pollinator garden is a fantastic way to connect with nature's beauty — unless, of course, the pollinators never show up. Unfortunately, a few pretty flowers aren't always enough to lure ...

Insect netting can make a huge difference to your yard, but it's important to select the correct variety, keeping in mind ...