Ants farm aphids. It's weird yet fascinating. And a bit like a miniature horror movie. But it's a nightmare for gardeners.

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 ...

Inoculating crops with beneficial rhizobacteria has been shown to reduce insect pest damage by priming natural plant defence ...

How often should I water my trees and shrubs in the winter? The most precise answer to this question is, “It depends.” There ...

While you're more likely to have bug problems with organic lettuce, you need to know how to spot possible insects on any kind ...

“In the morning, you will usually see a range of moisture present in each cup. The salt can be completely dry, have a slight ...

Diatomaceous earth is a white powder made from crushed ancient diatom fossils. Its sharp edges damage insect bodies, making it a useful garden pest deterrent.

Cool month is ideal for adding bare root deciduous fruit trees, vines, roses and shrubs — and harvesting citrus ...

Pruning this sappy tree in early spring is basically an open invitation for destructive fungus and troublesome pests — here's ...

Last week felt like I should have been working in the garden, flying a kite, or wade fishing for crappie. Other than the two ...

A: I spotted this picture shared in the Creative Gardening Facebook group, and the majority of respondents correctly ...

Deep inside an ant nest, some of the youngest members are primed to die for the group. When infection strikes, these baby ...