Colorado beetles severely weaken crops, such as potatoes and aubergines. Gardeners who spot the insect are urged to catch it ...

Beneath North Carolina’s vibrant blueberry fields, a hidden pest poses a long-term threat. Scientists are now working to ...

Despite their luminescent glow, lightning bugs have remained a conservation mystery until relatively recently. Now ...

Invasive insects like the tiger mosquito and the Asian hornet are becoming increasingly common across Europe, with ...

Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

Rare blue-ghost fireflies are generally associated with the southern Appalachian region, but researchers say their range is ...

Dark hues have a bad rap as gloomy and depressing. More likely, they’re bringing home the good vibes, all year long. One weekend when I had the house to myself, I painted our family room Benjamin ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Using terracotta or earthenware pots helps by mimicking sun-baked gardens and landscapes. For colour, choose soft whites, creams, and terracotta tones for walls and fences and add some relaxing ...

Gardeners who want to capitalize on the hardiness of perennials can consider these plants for their gardens this season.

What are your memories of summers in Ireland and the year you spent here as a teenager? Those summers in Ireland were a ...

More than a decade after the spotted lanternfly landed in Berks County, Pa. researchers are learning more about what eats them, and what makes them thrive.