Not all ants are bad for the garden—some help with soil health and pest control—but fire ants and carpenter ants can be serious nuisances or hazards. Natural methods like vinegar, citrus, essential ...

Microorganisms are usually a welcome guest in compost, but larger pests like ants may be problematic. Ants are attracted to compost for warmth, shelter, moisture, and food. Before you look for ways to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The good news is they don’t carry disease, and only two types (fire ants and Asian needle ants) sting.

If your lawn is dried out or dormant, it is best just to keep it mowed to control the weeds and postpone any fertilization ...

I have leaf cutter ants attacking my crape myrtle for the fourth time. I've used poison at the entry to their nests, and it ...

Weeds are a common problem for gardens and lawns, and can be difficult to control. Gardeners should determine their weed tolerance and workload tolerance before implementing a weed control plan.

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When Briana Bosch started her Colorado flower farm, Blossom and Branch, the fifth-generation farmer—her family had a dairy and corn farm—mimicked what her family had always done: plastic landscape ...

If you do get termites in your home, they can be controlled. Here's what you need to know about how to get rid of termites ...

Fall armyworms are caterpillars of a moth that can quickly damage a lawn by feeding on the grass. Learn how to identify fall ...

Weeds are a common problem for gardens and lawns, and can be difficult to control. Gardeners should determine their weed tolerance and workload tolerance before implementing a weed control plan.