You don’t have to say goodbye to all of your beautiful garden and patio plants when the first frost is headed your way. You ...

A south, west, or east-facing window is best for most plants. But grow lights or even simple LED strip lights are great ...

Some people who are allergic may have a severe reaction (anaphylaxis) that can be fatal. Bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets belong to a class of insects called Hymenoptera. Most stings are from ...

Cool-season annual weed seeds generally begin to germinate and grow in early to mid-October, and that is the best time to ...

That’s because these may be the world’s laziest insects. I spent a few summers studying the social lives of these tiny insects, trying to understand their unusual habit of sometimes living ...

Pests annoy many households across the UK. They can gain access to all parts of the home and garden, which are expensive to get rid of. In addition to damaging your home, pests can also ...

When you look out your lawn, you might not realize it’s a battleground. The fight is against 15 common insect pests damaging your lawn, including grubs, chinch bugs, and armyworms. These tiny invaders ...

A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals a novel genetic basis of resistance to transgenic crops in one of the most important crop pests in the United States. ...

mandevilla, and geraniums, require protection from cold weather if you want them to survive winter. These plants follow a similar overwintering process — pruning, reduced watering, and keeping them in ...

During winter, water your mandevilla plant sparingly and allow the soil to slightly dry out between waterings to prevent root rot. You can mist the leaves, or use a humidity tray to raise the humidity ...

Mandevilla flowers, with their vibrant blooms ... It's best to do this before the temperatures drop so you can treat your plant for pests and diseases before bringing them inside.

Pests in the garden can be utterly infuriating and can ruin our careful planting and tending in one vicious fell swoop. Whether you're growing indoors or out, prevention is often better than cure.