Ants are often an early sign of the presence of aphids on a plant because they protect aphids from their natural enemies.

To keep hummingbirds visiting all season long, pick plants that bloom at different times. Choose early-season plants like ...

A few springs ago, I was engaged in my daily ritual of observing the garden, walking around to see what was coming up, ready ...

Lauren Lee, a certified kitchen gardener, says these plants can even protect against deer, "Their strong scent and taste are ...

Enhancing plant growth without depending on chemicals is a sustainable way that is good for both the environment and your ...

Q: What are these weird white things on my citrus trees? They don’t seem like they’re moving, but they sure do attract ants!

To attract more ladybugs to your landscape, plant flat-topped flowers, such as yarrow. Small insects with green or brown ...

Growing plants that attract beneficial bugs can help minimize harmful insects from wreaking havoc on your garden. For example, planting parsley (Petroselinum crispum) can attract ladybugs ...

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, ...

Flowers also attract beneficial predatory insects including ladybugs, hover flies, parasitic wasps, lacewings and tachinid flies. Examples of pests that these beneficial insects help keep in check ...