You’ve finally mastered the art of remembering to water your houseplants and making sure they get adequate light. And yet still, they aren’t thriving. You might not be to blame. Pests are common among ...

Is your houseplant sad or struggling? There could be many reasons why. Is it getting too much sun, or maybe not enough? Are you underwatering or, more likely, overwatering it? Is the soil packed too ...

When you're planting your garden, you're probably imagining a gorgeous array of blooms, a basket full of fresh veggies and fruits, or fresh herbs to add to your recipes. But common garden pests like ...

Summer gardening means fresh homegrown vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes and cucumbers. Growing your own vegetables unfortunately also means dealing with the inevitable common garden pests.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many home gardeners, pesticides are an easy way to keep their ...

CORVALLIS — Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days.

Keep an eye out for these pests this summer. Many gardeners know how rewarding it is to grow and harvest tomatoes. But just as deflating is seeing your hard work go to waste due to bugs dining on your ...

Banker plants are valuable against common strawberry pests, such as aphids, thrips, and two-spotted spider mites. Cereal banker plants combat this scourge through an ongoing supply of non-pest aphids, ...

Dealing with pests in your garden is frustrating. It can be tedious and even expensive when trying to keep aphids, spider mites, cabbage worms, beetles, and other insects away. Whether you are sick of ...

Many gardeners know how rewarding it is to grow and harvest tomatoes. But just as deflating is seeing your hard work go to waste due to bugs dining on your fruits. Anyone with experience growing this ...