And while it is great to attract worms to your garden, their casts are an overlooked lawn problem that's fueling weed growth.

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Most insect pests have natural predators. I feel compelled to write about this topic about once a year, because I abhor ...

Rotating crops, using straw mulch, and adding companion plants to the garden are all great ways to prevent squash bugs from ruining your vegetables. If an infestation has already started, you can pick ...

There are remedies that can rid veggies of common insects if applied at the first signs of activity, Don Kinzler writes.

Discover effective methods for getting rid of aphids and preventing future infestations. Learn about the damage caused by ...

Gardeners have had a broad range of experiences with their vegetable gardens this season. Some planted early in May with the ...

Hoverflies can carry pollen over greater distances than bees and pollinate many plants that grow in your garden or yard. Look ...

The box tree moth is a non-native, invasive insect that has the potential to cause major damage to one of the most popular ...

Determining the soil conditions that are favourable to earthworm species is vital for maintaining soil health and improving agricultural yield. Timely reactions are constrained by the work-intensive ...

The Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says scrawny tomato plants might indicate soil has been depleted of nutrients.

Gigi (@gigisgardentips) shared a hack on how to use toilet paper rolls as seed starters. "They're biodegradable, protect ...