Diatomaceous earth: The sharp surfaces cut through the insect cuticle and the insect dies of dehydration. Diatomaceous earth kills slugs, snails and ants, but should be applied only to problem areas ...

Looking to add a burst of color and life to your garden? Imagine stepping outside to a sea of vibrant chrysanthemums. These ...

Alys Fowler says leaves are 'essential' for plants and trees as they can help soil store more carbon, while also providing a ...

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In his latest book, The Accidental Garden, acclaimed nature writer Richard Mabey explores the creativity and ingenuity of plants, insects, birds ...

Allow to sit overnight before straining the liquid through a fine mesh sieve. Pour this clear liquid into a spray bottle and ...

Suppose you had asked me whether or not you should rototill or no-till; I would not have hesitated to tell you that no-till is the best, “Period. End of story.”  […] ...

If you live in Michigan and looking to keep a nice, leaf-free yard, you may want to put down that garden rake. That's because ...

INDIANAPOLIS — It's Sunday, and that mean's Pat Sullivan, with Sullivan Hardware and Garden, is back to share his home and ...

The Western European hedgehog – the prickly, nocturnal critter people love to encounter in the garden – is in decline, mowed ...

After a summer filled with swarms of grasshoppers, experts are working proactively to educate gardeners ahead of next year’s ...

My friend says my garden and landscape would grow better if I would practice organic gardening methods. You have written about both approaches in your columns. What do you recommend?