Spring planting brings a surprise twist for home growers, with a simple flower turning the tide in garden pest battles.

Across Britain, gardeners face a spring headache: tender growth draws sap-suckers while harsh sprays clash with wildlife-friendly back gardens. As ...

The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.

Companion plants can be grown in such a way that each plant supports the other. Strawberries, as it happens, are friends with ...

Certain green-fingered enthusiasts swear by garlic powder as a year-round pest deterrent in their gardens. The aromatic ...

Follow this guide when buying tomato plants to ensure you get the healthiest, disease-free pick that will keep producing ...

It’s autumn, your neighbor’s yard has turned into a leaf graveyard, and the squirrels are sizing up your leftover tomatoes.

Fall gardening might sound serene—crisp air, golden leaves, and the satisfying crunch of soil beneath your boots—but every ...

For this list of greenhouse jobs for November, there is a mix of routine (but still highly useful) and enjoyable tasks. These ...

This story originally appeared in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 edition of the. Anyone with chickens in the city limits might ...

Beech blight aphids have a silly behavior where they dance when disturbed. Read here to learn why and how they dance!

University of Idaho Extension educator David Callister at an aphid trap in the Arco area. (Courtesy John O’Connell/UI) University of Idaho Extension researchers this year documented an increase in ...