Chances are your neighborhood squirrels are to blame. "Tree squirrels have the instinct to bury and cache food for later use," says Robert Pierce, PhD, associate professor and state extension ...

Squirrels are cute—but they're also destructive in your yard. Among the many things they'll destroy are your precious spring ...

Use barriers such as chicken wire over the soil to deter digging. In addition, although it’s not the prettiest solution, a chicken wire enclosure erected around pots (including overhead) keeps them ...

Keeping the garden looking bright all year requires some forward planning, and gardeners preparing for spring should turn their attention to bulb planting.

If you're passionate about gardening, you'll understand that creating a beautiful outdoor space requires a lot of time and dedication. That's why it's incredibly frustrating when you peer outside to ...

Plant a bulb lasagna this fall and enjoy three times as much color in spring. Find out what bulb lasagna is, how to plant bulb lasagna, and why it's worth trying.

A woman who had been blaming her cats for continuously knocking over a house plant was left completely stunned when she ...

Q: We are being overrun by ground squirrels and chipmunks. They are digging in flower beds, plants and yards. We have tried mouse traps, rat traps, moth balls, red pepper and they seem to avoid them.

Homeowners have been urged to put chilli flakes in their garden for a vital reason. It could make a big difference to outdoor spaces. During the autumn months, there are all sorts of jobs to do around ...