Pistachios make you work to eat them, so why not get those discarded shells to work for you with this genius hack for keeping ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that ...

Efforts to create plantings that welcome wildlife — birds, snakes, frogs, insects — can backfire. You can do better. Start by turning off the outdoor lights.

The key to this DIY hack's effectiveness is the metal grid structure of the pencil holder. The incisors on gophers are strong ...

Manatee sightings have been on the rise this summer along North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Jennette’s Pier director Mike Remige ...

Your backyard is a bustling ecosystem filled with fascinating creatures that often go unnoticed. These small animals play ...

"I bury apple cores directly into raised beds that are resting for the season," says Austin. "They break down beautifully and ...

To head off cases of pests doing more serious harm, here are 10 buggy action options: Do your homework to pick naturally ...

All of the insects and animals listed above are beneficial, keeping the garden environment balanced by preying on unwanted pests that eat flowers, herbs and crops. Many also aid pollination and help ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

Curious about why - and how - you should attract beneficial insects to the garden? Learn how in this post. As any gardener will tell you, insects are a crucial part of the growing cycle for many ...