Gardens are full of life, and while that often means welcoming beautiful birds, flowers, and insects, it can also mean sharing your space with creatures that ... Continue Reading → ...

Climate change is bringing new insect pests into our gardens. A change in climate means that areas that were once ...

Invasive plants (i.e. weeds) have been on the upswing lately as a threat to take over desirable plants, out-compete farm crops, and disturb the fragile health of ecosystems.

Insect droppings, commonly known as insect frass, may seem useless and downright disgusting, but scientists found that this ...

Have you spotted Magpies in your garden? The tricky black birds have a reputation for bad behaviour, but experts warn ...

If you are looking for natural remedies to keep rats out of your garden, certain scents can help deter them - and you may ...

It has been bitterly cold lately. With cold winters, our heating bills go up. One thing many people do to save money on home ...

As we slowly make out way through winter, gardeners are being warned to remain vigilant this month for certain pests and ...

A more useful approach for gardeners may be the concept of phenology and a weather-measurement system called growing degree days. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Many gardeners are annoyed by magpies in their gardens - but they actually offer a useful service by removing pests like ...