Not all beetles have such fanciful names as fireflies and ladybugs. But many of them have something more important in common: They’re good bugs for your garden. Coleoptera, more commonly known ...

Our gardens are home to many natural predators, from the familiar ladybugs and spiders to the less-familiar rove beetles and parasitic wasps. These beneficial garden insects, or “beneficials ...

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She is also a master gardener and an apple orchard owner with more than 50+ years of experience in vegetables, annuals, and perennials in the home garden as well as commercial crops. Growing up on a ...

The grapes have become a hot spot for Japanese Beetles. After they are done flowering, a few sprinkles of garden dust really drops the beetles. No other insects visit, so only the beetles are harmed.

which we learned many gardeners regard as essential players in controlling Japanese beetles and other garden pests. We were surprised by some of the results. For example, we suspected gardeners ...

Oak wilt spreads from diseased to healthy trees either below ground via connected roots or above ground by insects. DO NOT prune oaks from April through July to prevent infection by sap beetles.

But after using an indoor garden for three years, I’m a convert. It’s really useful as insurance that I’ll always have fresh herbs — it’s like a tiny farmers’ market stand in my ...

Here's some tips to get ready for spring. Many of those who garden expect to spend more money this year, according to a survey done by Axiom Marketing, a Minneapolis-based marketing firm that ...