Prevention: To prevent flea beetle infestations, remove potatoes and nightshade weeds from your garden to lower beetle ...

Aphids and mealybugs are two of the most common pests that can attack garden plants, causing significant damage if not controlled in time. These insects suck the sap from plants, weakening them and ...

"It is best to plant nasturtiums away from the tomato plants so the aphids will approach them first and minimize tomato plant damage," she says. Sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima) can be grown as ...

Imagine a world beneath your feet, teeming with tiny farmers and herders, where societies thrive on agriculture and animal ...

Most plants can tolerate a low to moderate population of aphids without noticeable damage. On some plants, however, large numbers of aphids can distort foliage and flowers and stunt plant growth.

She has written about food, nutrition, gardening and more for numerous publications including Allrecipes, Greatist and other publications. Growing plants from seeds is a fun way to participate in the ...

Indoor plants can flourish with the right care, and using natural cleaners is an efficient way to keep them healthy ...

Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) from plants is a very common phenomenon as potentially irritant plants and plant products are commonly found in the everyday environment, including the home ...

Though garlic is known to repel some pests due to its smell and natural compounds like allicin, it is not completely safe ...

Keeping areas free of invasive species is a matter of vigilance and a project that can take several years. Invasive species — the state maintains a list that is updated regularly — impact the ...