Some of these harmful pests cause severe damage via brown, blistered, or swollen leaves, while others lay eggs that ...
Getting your garden ready for fall and winter is key to ensuring healthy soil and a strong start next spring. To prepare your ...
Choosing the right pot is crucial for growing mint indoors. Go for a container that has drainage holes to avoid waterlogging ...
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Low-Cost Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Garden

Creating an environmentally conscious garden doesn’t require a hefty budget or professional expertise. Many of the most ...
Most often, you may suspect a different pest, but it’s actually mites, which is why observation is really important,” says ...
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Spider Mites on Houseplants

Q: As I was bringing in one of my houseplants for the winter, I noticed that it has spider mites. I put it in a room by ...
Chili pepper spray acts as an excellent deterrent for many garden pests due to its spicy nature. Blend two tablespoons of crushed red pepper flakes with two cups of water and let it steep overnight. ...
"Spiders are retreating into warmer spaces, our homes, little nooks and crannies where they can stockpile bugs for the winter ...
Joros don’t typically pose serious threats to humans. But their autumnal abundance does appear to be the source of ...
Walter Reeves answers question from AJC readers, ranging from the universally fatal rose rosette to spider silk stretching from tree to tree.
We’ve had a perfect start to autumn this year, and in November the season is in full gear. We can feel the transition: gone ...
Entomology is a branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. The discipline can include the biology and control of insects, as well as their ecology and impact on animal, plant and human ...