Key Points Companion planting with herbs and flowers like rosemary, basil, and marigolds naturally repels common pests while ...

Milkweed (genus Asclepias) holds a special place in many gardens. Not only is it a cherished perennial, but it’s also the ...

On a spring morning walk, I stop to smell a painted trillium and am greeted by a goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia).

For a garden with instant charm, fragrance, and color, plant our favorite scented climbing flowers, like honeysuckle, ...

Herb spirals are a permaculture classic that started as a clever idea: That stacking spirals would save space, while also creating different microclimates for various herbs. While great in theory, ...

Celebrate National Pollinator Month this June by creating and maintaining a garden that attracts and supports these important ...

If your vegetable garden is overrun with pests that are eating the fruits (or veggies) of your labor, attracting more insects ...

Insects are small but have a huge impact. Insects represent more than half of all wild species on the planet, with more than ...

A member of the family Thomisidae, goldenrod crab spiders are both crabby and spider-y. A medium-sized crab spider, these ...

Knowable Magazine reports on how harnessing the heater to attract pollinators may have first happened more than 300 million ...

Western Massachusetts experts from Full Circle Food Pantry Garden and Springfield's Forest Park offer advice on tomato care, ...

A crosswalk on a Mount Holly street is now much more colorful thanks to the work of a Charlotte-based muralist.