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Everyone knows how valuable bees are to your garden because they are pollinating your flowers. But they’re not the only ...
A lot of people think of bugs as pests to plants, but that’s not the case at all. Some insects can help your garden grow ...
When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...
If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging ...
Scientists used 3D-printed insect models to study how disguises help harmless species fool predators and survive in the wild.
When I think about nature, I’m picturing hillsides and meadows free of straight lines, squares, and cubes. Look at any ...
The majority of insects are considered beneficial or harmless. Of course, those are the ones we want to have hanging around.
Collage of insects on a landscape, between 1966 and 1971. Joseph Cornell papers, 1804-1986. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. Use Note Current copyright status is undetermined ...
As you know, many insect pests may affect garden plants. Since I cannot cover everything today, we’ll just scratch the surface on a few common insect pests. Starting with the most common garden ...
What flowers or plants can I plant to attract hummingbirds?  —Bruce Palmer, Algonquin Seeing a hummingbird is always a ...
Home & Garden North Texas garden insects: How to get rid of caterpillar, aphid and mite pests By Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram. Updated May 30, 2025 11:51 AM.
Learn how to get rid of scale insects on plants with safe, effective methods for both indoor and outdoor plants. Discover ...