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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 ...

“A stitch in time saves nine” is a familiar saying that applies to garden pests. Every gardener knows the frustration of insects damaging their hard work. The good news is that you can get rid of bugs ...

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 ...

Garden pests are inevitable, but harsh chemicals aren't. These natural pesticides can help protect your plants without ...

Crop rotation is a traditional, tried-and-true gardening method for reducing plant diseases and pests naturally. Planting annual vegetables in different spots in the garden each year limits the ...

I started burying old terracotta pots in my garden to create a simple underground compost and watering system. By adding ...

It’s spring, and insects are hatching, flying, and munching. Contrary to what you may think, most are not a problem for your garden. There are over a million named insect species and many — perhaps ...

Biological control is the management of pests and their damage by the beneficial action of parasites (parasitoids), pathogens, and predators. These beneficial organisms, collectively, are named ...

Depending on their surroundings, these woody plants can latch onto anything in your garden, even your home, and cause serious damage.