Horticulturist and columnist Chuck Martin picks up where he left off on last week's column about organic pesticides.

Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbeques, lawn games, hikes, and gardening. But it can also mean ...

For more serious infestations, insecticidal soap is a reliable option. “It suffocates aphids on contact and is highly ...

It's not easy growing fruit trees and bushes in pots. Here's why... along with tips on how to sidestep nine potential ...

Does Lavender Work As An Insect Repellant? Lavender is a plant that attracts pollinators, such as native bees and butterflies ...

Clover mites (Bryobia praetiosa) are admittedly tiny and may be easy to miss on their own, but they arrive in large numbers ...

Many plants in Texas landscapes are suitable hosts for aphids, including bedding plants, ash, barberry, boxelder, crape ...

If anyone has small St John’s wort shrubs or certain weigela cultivars that seem to be dead, wait and see if new growth resumes as it gets warmer and sunnier.

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, ...

If you find a mystery bug on your plant, there’s a way here in Albuquerque to figure out what it is. The Bernalillo County Extension Office offers a bug ...

Texas gardeners have always counted on lantanas to tolerate the heat. Few plants hold up to the scorching rays as well — none ...

As warmer weather beckons, many are eager to embrace the outdoors—unless bugs get in the way. Here are some tips to enjoy ...