Gardening

Begonias are popular annual flowers, but you don't need to stop enjoying them when winter comes. Overwintering begonias is easier...

Add as much as 15% to your home's value with these expert landscaping tips.

Birds and butterflies aren't the only beautiful backyard visitors. These pretty bee pictures will give you a new appreciation for...

What does it mean if you see a ladybug? Are they good luck? Learn about ladybug meaning and symbolism, and...

Discover what makes hydrangea bushes so versatile and our top picks for full sun, shade, pots, cut flowers and more!

Whether you're looking for spring or summer blooming bulbs, from tulips to dahlias, this list features all of our favorite...

Plant poppies in fall for a jaw-dropping garden display of summer color. Learn how to transplant and grow poppy flower...

The box elder bug is not harmful to plants or people. But they are annoying when they invade homes in...

Ladybugs eat garden pests, but they have a non-native lookalike—the Asian lady beetle. See the difference between a ladybug vs...

Have you ever wondered what kinds of insects are singing in your garden at night? Find out more about crickets...

Common milkweed provides nectar for butterflies, and is the only food source for monarch caterpillars, but is it right for...

If you see a wasp nest, don't be afraid! Wasps are beneficial garden pollinators and are one of your best...

Bees and their look-alikes, including robber flies and hoverflies, are good bugs for your garden. Learn about flies that look...

Learn essential facts about garden moths and how to identify them. Plus, see photos of some beautiful garden moths you...

Gather some lights, bring some bananas and a bedsheet, and learn how to attract moths for a whole lot of...

Whether you love 'em or loathe 'em, spiders are good for your garden — and these pictures of spiders invite...

Gardeners know that milkweed helps monarch butterflies and caterpillars. But is milkweed poisonous to humans, dogs and cats?

If you want to help monarchs, you may ask what do monarch butterflies eat? Find out the answer and learn...

Hone your backyard spidey sense with spider facts! Learn how to attract them and why they're so beneficial to your...

Some moth caterpillars can be serious garden insect pests. Get tips for controlling spongy moths, webworms and eastern tent caterpillars.

Do butterflies hibernate? Here's the answer. Also find out how your backyard bugs, like moths, dragonflies and beetles, spend the...

See what lily of the valley looks like and why you don't want it in your yard. A garden expert...

When the sun goes down in summertime, fireflies light up. Discover more fascinating firefly facts about these extraordinary insects.

Watching butterflies is a delight at any age, but finding them can be a challenge. Get tips to make butterfly...

There are over 4,000 native bees and many are in decline. Here are 7 beneficial garden bee species that need...

Japanese beetles are an unwelcome sight, but many other garden beetles are worth welcoming your yard. Learn which beetles are...

The skimmer dragonfly eats pest insects, making it a very good bug for your garden. Here's how to identify and...

These beneficial insects are ready to lend a helping hand in your yard and garden by keeping the destructive and...

Prickly pear cactus blooms in spring and has benefits for wildlife. Here's what you should know about their flowers and...