Garden Q&A: What to do about mosquitoes in the yard?
Mite feeding damage is called stippling, which is the fine flecking causing leaves to turn...
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Annuals are the forgotten native plants. Here are 7 worth adding to the garden
Using native plants of all types can help prevent a plethora of environmental problems.
Forget the calendar: This method reveals the ideal time to tackle garden pests
Timing effective pest control is all about understanding how the weather affects insect life cycles.
Garden Q&A: What eats coneflower petals?
A wide variety of insects in midsummer can chew petals (and foliage), which include many...
Why landscape fabric is often a bad idea for your garden
It does more harm than good in ornamental beds and around perennials and crops.
Garden Q&A: What colorful bug did I find?
Avoid handling them, as this and other species can produce defensive cyanide-containing secretions if they...
Transform your tiny garden into a lush haven with these creative tips
Space — or the lack of it — doesn’t have to stand between you and...
Garden Q&A: How do I grow wild bleeding-heart?
Often growing in rocky ground with acidic soil in the wild, this species doesn’t go...
Garden Q&A: What is damaging my goldenrod?
Don’t confuse them with the similarly-named, unrelated, larger and clear-winged lacewings, which are beneficial predators.
Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? These flowers can do the job
For an intoxicating perfume, these flowers that will make your nose happy.