Not every creepy crawler is your enemy. This "scary" garden nuisance might look like trouble, but it's actually one of your ...

When the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s a sure sign that your garden is winding down for the year.

As our gardens continue to burst into life this month, the warmer weather brings with it an array of garden pests that may hinder your harvests and prevent your plants from reaching their full ...

Other pests that destroy plants and small mammals that may cause damage to your shed contents may also find a hiding spot ...

Patios are designed for pleasant outdoor living. But bugs, rodents, and other critters can make relaxing difficult.

There are three common underground insect pests often encountered while preparing garden soil or planting a garden. They are grubs, wireworms and cutworms. Grubs are the larval stage of an assortment ...

A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for an exterminator recommendation, but I gave her a simple, do-it-yourself solution that is easier on ...

Wherever you go, gardeners will tell you about the terrible pest problems they have to deal with in their landscapes. Here in southeast Louisiana, with our mild winters and long, hot, humid summers, ...

During the spring and fall, when Marin County gets rain, slugs and snails are a constant presence in my West Marin garden.

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