Garden insects aid in pollination, natural pest control, and soil enrichment. Supporting beneficial insects leads to a ...

Smithsonian Gardeners created a beautiful overwintering habitat for bugs in the Ripley Garden. Inspiration from Flora Grubb Gardens Everyone needs a warm place to snuggle up for winter. That includes ...

Question: What are beneficial insects, and how can my family help them stay safe in the winter? Answer: Beneficial insects garden along with you to help your plants thrive. The larva stage (the young) ...

When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what should you do if they’re in your garden? Spraying them with a stream of ...

I have been a proponent of floating row cover for years. When placed on hoops over a vegetable crop, this lightweight fabric allows sunlight and moisture to pass through it and acts as a physical ...

Summer is the “time of the garden,” when flowers are riotously blooming and fruit and vegetables are ripening. However, you may find you’re not the only one enjoying the fruits of your labors. In ...

There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

While some gardeners still think that any bug in the garden is a bad bug, change is in the air. Most plant-lovers now realize that insects and plants go hand-in-hand and that there are far more ...

Most people first notice pill bugs while lifting a flowerpot or turning over a log, then watching small gray roly polies curl ...

Insect netting can make a huge difference to your yard, but it's important to select the correct variety, keeping in mind ...

Eastern phoebe bird sitting on a branch - Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock Looking for a natural way to keep your garden free of pesky insects? There are many eco-friendly ways to keep bugs out of your ...