Pexels Most gardeners reach for a spray bottle the moment they spot aphids or slugs. It’s instinctive. What’s less ...

An expert explains whether citrus peels actually repel garden pests.

These pairings deter destructive pests while welcoming pollinators and other beneficial insects.

“A stitch in time saves nine” is a familiar saying that applies to garden pests. Every gardener knows the frustration of insects damaging their hard work. The good news is that you can get rid of bugs ...

MOLINE, Ill. — News 8 plant and garden expert Craig Hignight says the best time to start planting is any time past Mother's Day. And with that gardening comes pests. But there are many natural ...

A backyard can quickly turn uncomfortable when mosquitoes start swarming at dusk, but nature offers a surprisingly stylish ...

Crop rotation is a traditional, tried-and-true gardening method for reducing plant diseases and pests naturally. Planting annual vegetables in different spots in the garden each year limits the ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

If you want to improve your indoor or outdoor garden layout, now is the perfect time. Gardening is constantly evolving with unique solutions for all situations and climates. New ideas about how we ...

I noticed that pigeons never landed in my garden after I started hanging up one natural item I was about to throw in the bin, and pest control experts also recommend this method. Pigeons can be a ...