Learn how certain flies, wasps, spiders, and other beneficial garden insects can keep garden pest populations in check and strengthen your backyard ecosystem. Our gardens are home to many natural ...

Sometimes, the biggest problems in your garden aren't the weeds or the weather but tiny, stubborn invaders that seem to have declared war on your plants --- aphids clinging to fresh leaves, beetles ...

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MOLINE, Ill. — News 8 plant and garden expert Craig Hignight says the best time to start planting is any time past Mother's Day. And with that gardening comes pests. But there are many natural ...

One Sunday afternoon about 25 years ago, I was sitting on my living room couch watching a football game when there was a knock at the door. There was a nice-looking young man in a spiffy, logoed polo ...

Gardeners can protect their plants from common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and caterpillars using natural methods. Instead of harsh chemicals, opt for water sprays, neem oil, and encouraging ...

Cultivating beds of indigo, marigolds, dahlias, hibiscus, and goldenrod, Pratt Institute students are exploring how to make natural dyes from seed to harvest. The Textile Dye Garden was planted in ...