Insects and mites can rapidly develop into high populations on indoor plants. Many are quite small and go unnoticed until a ...

Warm and wet weather can mean more mosquito biting and breeding, including the ones that can carry diseases that make you sick. Your only protection against mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry ...

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Oregano (Origanum spp.) is one of my must-grow herbs due to its versatility in the kitchen and low maintenance in the garden.

It’s a real pain in the butt for me seeing those freeloaders infesting my precious harvest. And before I can bring those precious and juicy plants to dishes, they were already munched by aphids, fruit ...

We tested more than 20 bug repellents in the muggy, buggy South Florida heat. These are our top picks to help you stay bite-free.

while both plants have stunning purple flowers. Yarrow is a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 9 and has soft leaves and pretty blooms in shades of white, yellow, orange, pink, and red. These make ...

Another great thing about perennials is that many of them are native to the United States. Native plants serve as critical sources of food and shelter for native wildlife and insect species.

Having problems with insect pests in your garden? This perennial draws beneficial insects that feed on these ... or “Frequently Severely Damaged,” provide extra security. Locate these plants inside ...

Coincidentally, that's one of the benefits of planting your yard with perennial peanut (Arachis glabrata) instead of turfgrass. Native to northern Argentina and Peru, the plant was released for ...

consider spraying it on one small plant to see how it reacts. Insect repellents with natural oils from ingredients like garlic, thyme, lemon, and dill are growing in popularity. Some types of ...