Creating natural pest repellents at home can be an effective and eco-friendly way to keep your living spaces pest-free ...

From fungus gnats to thrips, common houseplant pests can be a real nuisance, but with a bit of know-how, they will disappear ...

Boxelder bugs are mostly a nuisance when they enter homes as the weather turns cooler in fall. Here is how to prevent them from invading.

With their abundant presence, they herald the arrival of spring: firebugs. Whether in large groups, as loners, or in cozy ...

If you're foraging for berries while camping or hiking in the wilderness, be sure to follow this mnemonic to stay safe and ...

I’m planning on bringing them indoors for the winter, but I’m seeing insects like waterbugs, ants and pillbugs around them.

There are lots of options for keeping insects off of your vegetable garden, but this easy-to-make spray will help you keep bugs away with ease.

SAVING SEEDS: Collect seeds from your flowers to plant next year. They include warm-season annuals such as cosmos, cleome, ...

Lizards invading homes can be stressful, prompting the need for safe deterrents. Natural scents like peppermint, citronella, ...

If you’ve been dreaming of turning your garden into a buzzing, fluttering paradise, you might think you need to splurge on ...

Hydrangeas need attention in autumn, especially in climates with harsh winter weather. Here's what to do to prepare your ...

As I mentioned in my previous column, many pests can feed on hibiscus making this a very high maintenance choice for your ...