Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, ...

The way gardeners view insects has come a long way in the past few decades. The importance of pollinators and the natural pest control provided by beneficial insects is increasingly recognized as many ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! A delayed happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there in the Valley. Although the most popular gift is clothing, a power tool is always a great choice for ...

Most people have done it. You see something small and wiggly on a plant, your brain says “bug = bad,” and your hand is already moving to squash it. But a lot of the insects in a normal backyard are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A hummingbird gets ready to drink out of the petals of a red flower. - Webguzs/Getty Images There are dozens of striking flowers ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

I will bet everyone would love to receive a little free pest control in their yard. One way to achieve this would be to grow plants that provide food for beneficial insects. Beneficial insects can be ...

For many homeowners, the first warm days of the season come with an unwelcome surprise: ants in the kitchen, mosquitoes in the backyard, or worse - termites threatening the structure of the house.

Clover lawns have gained significant popularity among homeowners seeking low-maintenance alternatives to traditional grass.

There are dozens of striking flowers you can plant to bring hummingbirds to your yard, and it's well worth the investment of turning your garden into a hummingbird paradise. Hummingbirds are one of ...