We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Weeds aren't just an annoyance in your yard and garden; some also have the ability to attract pests, too. Aphids, scale, whiteflies -- they're ...

Ladybugs, lacewings, and other beneficial insects feed on plant pests and naturally make gardens more pest-resistant. But like pollinators, these “good bugs" also feed on nectar and pollen, and ...

When you're planting your garden, you're probably imagining a gorgeous array of blooms, a basket full of fresh veggies and fruits, or fresh herbs to add to your recipes. But common garden pests like ...

Does it ever seem that you look at one of the plants in your garden and it’s totally fine, and then the next time you look at it, it’s covered with aphids? That could be because aphid populations can ...

White, fluffy bugs floating through Alabama this fall? They’re harmless to humans but can be a sticky, tree-damaging nuisance.

As I checked the foliage in our cherry trees several days ago, I found two clumps of new growth covered with what looked like splashed mud. As this foliage was 6 feet off the ground, this clearly wasn ...

Q. How does companion planting work? Companion planting has been around for a long time, so most of the early evidence was anecdotal in nature. Eventually, companion planting was scientifically proven ...

Question: Each year I add more plants to our garden to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. This year I would like to add plants for other types of pollinators. What are species in Sonoma ...