Beetles are the most diverse group of organisms on the planet, so you shouldn’t be surprised to find many different kinds thriving in your garden. Here’s how to separate the good, the bad, and the ...

Is your flourishing garden being invaded by flying and crawling insects? It’s a real pain in the butt for me seeing those freeloaders infesting my precious harvest. And before I can bring those ...

Go to bit.ly/IPMSeasonalChecklist and select the region in which you are located. This will take you to a month-by-month ...

Anyone who has apple trees, pear trees, plums, cherries, blackberries, blackcurrants or grapevines in particular is being ...

If these pests are detected early as a result of regular and careful checks, they can almost always be controlled by mechanical (IPM) means before resorting to using a pesticide for control.

Although they are commonly called banana trees, banana leaf plants (Musa spp.) are actually herbaceous perennials and can be ...

Have you ever dreamed of having a lush green garden but lack the time or skills to maintain it ... Yes, fake plants can fade in the sun if they are not specially treated with UV protection spray. How ...

What a dramatic end to spring! The near-drought and heatwave conditions experienced by much of our cool/cold climate region ...

What is the best garden hose overall? While a garden hose may seem like a simple, one-type-fits-all sort of purchase, there's a big difference between a high-quality garden hose and one you'll ...

No matter the season, we can all agree that there's nothing better than an outdoor area that looks magical. There are many ways to do that, but you can't go wrong with a selection of outdoor ...

Although it is halfway through the rose season, January is still a good time to make New Year’s rose resolutions.