Place them around your vulnerable plants and keep their roots and leaves safe, and slugs and snails will be repelled by them, ...

Skunks can be a nuisance, and they may take up residence under your house or in your yard. Here’s how to get rid of skunks in ...

COURTESY PHOTO The rat lungworm parasite is seen through a microscope. The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in an individual on the island of Kauai. COURTESY ...

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Your description sounds like you have an ongoing healthy infestation of fungus gnats. They are a common pest of plants grown indoors and are often associated with overwatered houseplants. They can ...

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By leaving some spent perennials and fallen leaves down this October, gardens can be a sanctuary for pollinators that you'll need next spring.

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Many white mushrooms feed on dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil and making them beneficial for your ...

Roses are quite vulnerable in autumn as many are still growing flowers, and they can easily become damaged or not grow ...

Coffee grounds can deter pests in your garden, but not all of them. Some critters are unfazed by the strong smell and will ...

Gardening expert Barry Wilson has highlighted eight tasks, which he says are particularly important for those who want a big ...