Indoor plants bring life to indoor spaces, but they require adequate care and attention to prevent rot and decay. Here’s a ...

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Lavender plants offer fragrance, color, and charm for both indoor and outdoor spaces. The article explores eight beautiful ...

Try one of these humane methods to keep animal pests from dining on your favorite flowers, herbs, or vegetables.

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It’s no secret that ants live a complex life, working together to accomplish incredible feats. A new study just revealed ...

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Water deeply, which encourages root growth, making plants more drought tolerant. It is best to water in the morning since it ...

Stink bugs eat plants and huddle inside your home during winter. Here are expert tips for how to get rid of stink bugs and in ...

But diatomaceous earth (DE) is a general pest controlling product that's effective against most common pests. It’s also easy to work with, comparatively safe as long as it’s a ...

Avocados are a great example of a food that doesn’t need to be organic. Their thick, inedible skin acts as a natural barrier, keeping pesticides from penetrating the edible portion inside. Tests ...

Planting in mid-July can ensure a fall harvest for many vegetables. One benefit of a fall garden: Many insect pests' life cycles are completed or at least winding down.