10 Natural Ways to Keep Bugs out of Your Garden
Looking for ways to eliminate garden insect pests, without resorting to pesticides? Get our tips for controlling harmful garden bugs, no chemicals required.
Here’s Where You Can Spot a Giant Leopard Moth
What's that polka-dotted moth? Learn all about the giant leopard moth, including where to find one, what its caterpillar looks...
Stop Mosquitoes With a Citronella Scented Geranium
Need an easy to grow container plant that keeps mosquitoes away from your patio? Try growing a citronella scented geranium...
Do Peonies Need Ants to Bloom?
What's the deal with ants on peonies? Do they help or hurt the flowers? Our garden expert clarifies a common...
10 Interesting Hummingbird Moth Facts
A hummingbird moth can easily be mistaken for a hummingbird because it looks and acts similar. Learn what makes these...
What to Do if You See a Bald-Faced Hornet Nest
Learn to identify a bald-faced hornet nest and see what the insects look like. Find out what to do if...
How to Help Bees and Pollinators in 10 Easy Ways
Native bees and honeybees are struggling in many places. Learn how to help the bees, butterflies and more beneficial bugs...
Is Your Christmas Tree Infested with Bugs?
Yes, there are several kinds of insects that you might find in a real Christmas tree. Luckily, they're easy to...
Do Praying Mantis Sightings Have Meaning?
Some people think a praying mantis is good luck or a spiritual sign. Find out if seeing a praying mantis...
Stop the Tomato Hornworm From Damaging Your Tomatoes
They turn into beautiful moths, but tomato hornworm caterpillars are pests in the veggie garden.
How to Control and Get Rid of Grasshoppers
Are grasshoppers bugging you? A garden expert provides advice for how to get rid of grasshoppers. Plus, learn which birds...
20 Beautiful Bee Pictures We Can’t Stop Buzzing About
Birds and butterflies aren't the only beautiful backyard visitors. These pretty bee pictures will give you a new appreciation for...
Does a Ladybug Have Special Meaning or Symbolism?
What does it mean if you see a ladybug? Are they good luck? Learn about ladybug meaning and symbolism, and...
Control a Box Elder Bug Infestation
The box elder bug is not harmful to plants or people. But they are annoying when they invade homes in...
12 Dazzling Dragonfly Pictures You’ll Love
If you don't already enjoy looking for pretty dragonflies in your garden, these amazing dragonfly pictures will change your mind!
Ladybug vs Asian Beetle: What’s the Difference?
Ladybugs eat garden pests, but they have a non-native lookalike—the Asian lady beetle. See the difference between a ladybug vs...
Katydids and Crickets: Nighttime Garden Music
Have you ever wondered what kinds of insects are singing in your garden at night? Find out more about crickets...
The Wonder of Wasps: Pollinators and Pest Control
If you see a wasp nest, don't be afraid! Wasps are beneficial garden pollinators and are one of your best...
Bee vs Fly: Meet the Flies That Look Like Bees
Bees and their look-alikes, including robber flies and hoverflies, are good bugs for your garden. Learn about flies that look...
All About Garden Moths: Important Pollinators
Learn essential facts about garden moths and how to identify them. Plus, see photos of some beautiful garden moths you...
Here’s What Every Beginning Beekeeper Needs to Know
Interested in becoming a beginning beekeeper? Follow along on a new beekeeper's journey and learn how to get your own...
How to Attract More Moths to Your Garden With Light
Gather some lights, bring some bananas and a bedsheet, and learn how to attract moths for a whole lot of...
10 Pictures of Spiders That Will Change Your Mind About Them
Whether you love 'em or loathe 'em, spiders are good for your garden — and these pictures of spiders invite...
7 Creepy Crawly Garden Spider Facts
Hone your backyard spidey sense with spider facts! Learn how to attract them and why they're so beneficial to your...
Controlling Caterpillars: Garden Insect Pests
Some moth caterpillars can be serious garden insect pests. Get tips for controlling spongy moths, webworms and eastern tent caterpillars.
How Do Bugs, Moths and Butterflies Hibernate?
Do butterflies hibernate? Here's the answer. Also find out how your backyard bugs, like moths, dragonflies and beetles, spend the...
Should Gardeners Remove Milkweed Bugs?
Find out what milkweed bugs and milkweed assassin bugs look like and if you should remove these bugs from your...
7 Fascinating Firefly Facts You Should Know
When the sun goes down in summertime, fireflies light up. Discover more fascinating firefly facts about these extraordinary insects.
7 Garden Bee Species You Want to See in Your Yard
There are over 4,000 native bees and many are in decline. Here are 7 beneficial garden bee species that need...
Meet the Garden Beetles: Helpful Backyard Bugs
Japanese beetles are an unwelcome sight, but many other garden beetles are worth welcoming your yard. Learn which beetles are...
Meet the Skimmers: Colorful Dragonflies
The skimmer dragonfly eats pest insects, making it a very good bug for your garden. Here's how to identify and...