Spring has sprung and you want to clean up the garden. But wait! Leave stalks and leaves alone because they are beneficial ...

There are a few common plants that are likely to attract pests into your garden - but an expert says there's no need to get ...

Since 2002, emerald ash borers have killed anywhere from 80% to 99% of mature ash in Southeast Michigan and Northeast Ohio.

Home-grown tomatoes can offer superb flavor and texture since they don’t have to withstand shipping or long periods of ...

Treated plants fight pests without the need for toxic pesticides, oozing a "larval toffee" that stunts tomato pinworms’ growth and attracts predators.

Hamden starts its curbside brush and leaf pickup March 24, which residents worry will disturb the bees and other pollinators ...

As spring arrived this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, we found ourselves inside, hunkered down. Our pace of life slowed ...

Basil First on the list of great herbs to plant in spring is basil. An aromatic and flavorful herb, basil (Ocimum spp.) grows about one to three feet tall and wide, depending on species and cultivar.

Goetze: Two widespread plants in our area are sometimes considered weeds, but regardless, they are attractive additions to the flora.

A hot wash is one of the best home remedies for bed bugs. Alternatively, you can use the vacuum cleaner (although make sure ...

A hot wash is one of the best home remedies for bed bugs. Alternatively, you can use the vacuum cleaner (although make sure to dispose of the contents away from the house.) Freezing temperatures can ...

Raised garden beds offer numerous benefits and can expand the variety of plants you are able to grow in a landscape. Discover ...