A WOMAN who ‘dreamed’ of having a beautiful garden but couldn’t manage to look after one had one painted onto her house.

On Wednesdays, I teach a group of gifted and talented fifth graders, which means my weeks are rarely quiet and never boring. ...

From raising soil pH to being a line of defense against pests, we bet you didn't know all the ways you can use ash from your ...

Insects can wreak havoc on both garden plants and houseplants at any time of year, but one common first aid item could eliminate them in no time.

Slug damage in no-till fields depends on winter temperatures with cold weather reducing populations and mild conditions ...

Winter is a great time to re-mulch your garden, but you could end up attracting pests like termites and mice. Avoid these ...

Turn your garden into a hedgehog haven within a week with simple, natural tweaks that invite these charming pest-controllers ...

Gardeners who have slug pellets in their cupboards, sheds or greenhouses have been warned they need to check them because they may now be totally illegal to use. The little blue tablets (not that kind ...

I use a weed killer to kill the weeds that grow in my beds and in cracks in concrete. While it kills the weeds I spray, they always eventually come back. Is there anything more effective or potent I ...

Farmers in wetter parts of the Corn Belt often see damage from slugs and voles. What can you do this fall to reduce these pests next season? Here is a quick review: Slugs. These mollusks are ...

In Massachusetts, you are allowed to shoot woodchucks where firearm discharge is legal. Woodchucks can also be killed in their burrows with fumigants. You can also trap a woodchuck in wire cages and ...

DENVER, Colorado — Even though Japanese beetles begin to dissipate this time of year, don't let up on them. Try to get every last beetle before they have a chance to mate and lay eggs in your lawn and ...