“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 ...

Another way to lure beneficial insects to your garden is to incorporate plants they're attracted to. Many of the insects we ...

Strategically planting certain plants helps keep pests at bay in the vegetable garden. Strong odors and flavors, along with chemical compounds found in these vegetables, won't annihilate pest problems ...

These pairings deter destructive pests while welcoming pollinators and other beneficial insects.

Summer gardening means fresh homegrown vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes and cucumbers. Growing your own vegetables unfortunately also means dealing with the inevitable common garden pests.

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...

July and August in the vegetable garden typically bring bountiful harvests of colorful vegetables. These are also the months when insect pests can really make their presence known, with plant and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Flowers aren’t just ornamental, they can be beneficial, too. This is especially true when it comes to your vegetable ...

Our heat and humidity are tough on many plants, and some vegetable plants are no exception. Heat stress can leave vegetables vulnerable to pests and diseases, ruining crops and taking the joy out of ...

Exotic organisms that have the potential to become invasive pests are found in about 3% of fresh fruits and vegetables, and under the Plant Protection Act, all cargo containing plant materials, from ...