Each year in my home, the two most populous indoor insects that we notice in the wintertime are the Asian lady beetle ...

Dusts: Dusts are an effective means of killing pests indoors. They last longer than sprays but can be messy. They’re best ...

CHICAGO (WGN) – WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including the best time to test soil, prepping your grass for winter, getting rid of pests and more. Got any ...

If your grass has been watered enough in the drought and water-use restrictions to produce a relatively compact and green lawn, now is the time to fertilize it. A winterizer product with a 3-1-2 ...

I have written about my helpers who partner with me enabling me to keep gardening despite age-related issues. Other partners that I have are free and work independently. Healthy plants are the best ...

Spiders get a bad rap. Many people go to great lengths to avoid or get rid of them. Is it their otherworldly appearance? A concern about being bitten by a poisonous type or simply the idea of “creepy, ...

The fashion world has had a home in Ibiza for as long as dance music itself. Whether it’s high fashion or streetwear, the two worlds have been inextricably linked. In that same spirit, three of the ...

Flour can be used to deter pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and beetles. “Simply dust a light layer over leaves in the morning when plants are slightly damp from dew,” says Sara Rubens, certified ...

I hate to break it to you, but just like your calendar can’t tell you the best time to harvest, it won’t provide you with the perfect date to attack the pests waging war on your plants. Timing ...

Sometimes, the biggest problems in your garden aren't the weeds or the weather but tiny, stubborn invaders that seem to have declared war on your plants --- aphids clinging to fresh leaves, beetles ...