From rust-fly larvae that bore into our carrots to cabbageworms that turn cabbage and broccoli leaves to lace, all sorts of bugs attack our vegetable gardens this time of year. No crop is immune to ...

Many people believe that all insects are harmful pests, but the fact is that most insects areharmless and some are actually beneficial. There are nearly one million known species of insects on the ...

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The holiday season is the perfect time to share the joy of gardening! We’ve gathered some of our favorite gardening books that would make ...

GAINESVILLE - From the soil dwellers, to the winged flyers, to the leaf nibblers between, the bug visitors to our yards are often an exciting observation for children. “It’s a little safari in your ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

A few weeks ago a friend on Facebook posted a picture of a squash bug or Anasa tritis. Seems he was scouting his garden and found the insects on his squash plants. Squash bug has a snout it inserts in ...

Bees and butterflies always get plenty of attention in the garden – but what about the less attractive insects? Moths, beetles, hornets and ants are all important for biodiversity, insists top garden ...

When you plant a garden, you might not realize that bugs are part of the deal. I know many folks wish this wasn’t the case, but both the good guys and the bad guys are necessary for a balanced ...