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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever spent a sunny afternoon pulling weeds, you know how quickly they can take over. It can feel like a never-ending battle, especially if you want to avoid using harsh chemicals. Luckily, ...

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 ...

I love woods. I was born and raised in Vermont and Connecticut where the woods were my playground. As the population around America increases it has become necessary to set aside natural areas to ...

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 ...

Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Stacey Woodson, MS, RDN, LDN, about how home gardening supports ...