Two that perhaps fall into the latter category -- at least for beginner gardeners -- are aphids and thrips, tiny insects that can cause a great deal of damage. Their small size and similar feeding ...

If you've developed thrips in your garden, you may recognize the risks to ... which can cause plants to stop growing properly and damage leaves. They often create pale, small spots on these leaves, a ...

Physical presence in the garden is one of the most important tools in the gardener’s toolbox. But when we are on a vacation, this tool in our garden is obviously absent. It takes courage to go on ...

Aphids on every garden vegetable: Cluster of small, soft-bodied insects on buds and growth tips (gray, black, pink, green, ...

Our weather allows for insect activity all year long. For those of you who prefer to try the natural way of controlling pests ...

It is typical here for agapanthus plants to look stressed in late summer, particularly those growing with plenty of sun. The ...

Bees play a critical role in the world, so it’s troubling to see populations of wild native bees declining. Scientists found ...