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Looks can be deceiving! Watch this video to discover insects that may look menacing but benefit your garden environment.

Praying mantises prey on various garden pests and thrive in environments with hiding spots and no chemical pesticides. Lacewings feed on pests like aphids and benefit from flowers with small ...

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These insects and arachnids might startle you or send shivers down your spine, but there's no need to worry about these bugs—not too much, anyway.

and pests. In fact, excessive use of pesticides can contaminate surface water and affect the health of humans and pets. The easiest way to ensure a pest-free garden is to keep a healthy one by ...

A more useful approach for gardeners may be the concept of phenology and a weather-measurement system called growing degree ...

Invasive plants (i.e. weeds) have been on the upswing lately as a threat to take over desirable plants, out-compete farm crops, and disturb the fragile health of ecosystems.

This is not to say, however, that companion planting is without merit. The practice itself has benefited fruit and vegetable ...

Where were the tomatoes planted last year? Was it this spot? Learn about the importance of crop rotation with your vegetable ...