According to Chowhound, washing up liquid is one of the most effective ways to deter pests from your plants. Gardeners are ...

Sweet and juicy tomatoes are easier to grow than you may think if you carefully choose where to plant them in the garden.

As per Prevention.com, certain herbs with potent aromas can help ward off flies and other common pests. Basil, lavender, and ...

This guide offers helpful strategies for keeping squirrels out of the garden without harming the animals or using chemical ...

Basil is a popular herb that's easy to grow, but planting it next to the right companion plants can make a big difference ...

Without checking the weather it was obvious that it was going to be a really hot day the morning I wrote this column. Cabbage white butterflies were already flying around at 8 a.m. Most references say ...

Black spot leaf disease is a common fungal infection that affects roses and can be more prevalent in wet conditions - here's ...

Two gardening programs tackling common problems will be presented in June by the Haywood County Public Library-Canton Branch.

"Olive trees that are newly planted need to be watered deeply 2-3 times a week during the spring and summer, ideally with a ...

If you think you're immune to rats "invading" your home you would be wrong. There's one simple check you can do to help ...

Gardeners often worry when grasshopper season returns because they notice that the bugs invade their plants. Here are some ...