Bugs that are good for plants fall into three distinct categories: pollinators, predators, and parasitoids. Each group has its own special mechanism that works to protect plants from harmful insects, ...

Ants are often an early sign of the presence of aphids on a plant because they protect aphids from their natural enemies.

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Reading suggests that planting wildflowers in apple orchards might ...

While prepping your summer garden, you might spot an interesting insect (or plant) that you haven’t seen before. You can use ...

Your garden is flourishing—and then you're off to Florida for a week. These tricks of the trade will ensure your plants ...

Lauren Lee, a certified kitchen gardener, says these plants can even protect against deer, "Their strong scent and taste are unappealing—even irritating—to deer. If you have trouble with deer, try ...

It's a sight that strikes fear into many gardeners but aphids are, unfortunately, a fact of life for many of our green spaces. However, help is at hand from one gardening guru and the solutions ...

What Are Asian Lady Beetles? The Asian lady beetle, or Harmonia axyridis, is a type of ladybug that was imported from Asia to the U.S. to control the spread of garden pests, such as scale insects ...

On May 17, author and photographer will be at the arboretum selling and signing copies of their book. Crafts and refreshments for kids, too.

Many people are beginning to plant their gardens for the summer. Here’s a look at how beginner gardeners can help their ...

Ants may seem harmless, but when they invade a garden, they disrupt plant health, encourage pest infestations, and even ...