Many people believe that all insects are harmful pests, but the fact is that most insects areharmless and some are actually beneficial. There are nearly one million known species of insects on the ...

There are good garden bugs and bad ones. The more good bugs, the less bad bugs will appear. Readers ask how to tell if a bug is one to spray for or leave alone. The National Garden Bureau lists their ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

As gardeners, we’re often battling an infestation of aphids on our roses or stink bugs on our tomatoes. But what if we could enlist some natural help by creating an environment that’s welcoming to the ...

As gardeners, we all know that there are benefits of having good bugs in our yards, and It seems that bugs are plentiful this year, since the heat came on early. However, most insects, spiders and ...

Stink bugs get an understandably bad rap, thanks to their smelly defense mechanism. Here's how to identify the harmful ones ...

Designing a garden to attract beneficial insects may seem simple, but the process is much more intricate than many think. When done right, however, what’s known as an insectary garden can help keep ...