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 ...

I have been a proponent of floating row cover for years. When placed on hoops over a vegetable crop, this lightweight fabric allows sunlight and moisture to pass through it and acts as a physical ...

When it comes to your vegetable garden, it's inevitable that insects will visit, and maybe even try and move in and make a new home. Some of these are pests, but many are actually welcome guests and ...

If your garden is out of balance and the pests are winning, beneficial insects might help bring order back—but only as a last resort. If you're a gardener, you know that few things are more ...

Are caterpillars chewing on your cabbage? Aphids browsing your Brussels sprouts? Cucumber beetles snacking on your squash? Keeping insect pests from attacking your garden veggies can be a problem, but ...

In last week’s article, I focused on weeds as unwanted garden guests. This week, we’ll focus on insect pests, and next week, diseases. As you know, many insect pests may affect garden plants. Since I ...

Did you know that more than 97% of all insects in your garden are beneficial and help your garden flourish? I didn’t know this until I began working on this article! Most insects either help pollinate ...

Summer is the “time of the garden,” when flowers are riotously blooming and fruit and vegetables are ripening. However, you may find you’re not the only one enjoying the fruits of your labors. In ...

Late fall is the time when we like to bundle up, grab a blanket and get cozy in a nice warm place in preparation for winter. Insects are no different; they too like to seek winter shelter to protect ...

Eastern phoebe bird sitting on a branch - Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock Looking for a natural way to keep your garden free of pesky insects? There are many eco-friendly ways to keep bugs out of your ...

If you've got an insect infestation in the garden, take a beat before reaching for the spray can. First, consider whether the insects really pose any harm. We all know about beneficial insects like ...

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 ...