Don't spray blindly. Learn how to identify the insects, weeds, and animals causing damage to your home garden.

Summer is here and so are all the insects and bugs that plague us and our homes during the hottest times of the year.

From mosquitoes to termites, these summer pests can cause serious damage. Learn the warning signs and affordable ways to keep ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite inhabiting nearly every corner of the planet, many of the most common insect species ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Using baking soda as a pest deterrent is a simple, natural way to address common household pests. Baking soda can repel pests like cockroaches, ants, fleas, and slugs, but it’s not a complete solution ...

With the rise in temperatures also comes the increase of early-season insects in gardens and landscapes.

Most people have done it. You see something small and wiggly on a plant, your brain says "bug = bad," and your hand is already moving to squash it. But a lot of the insects in a normal backyard are ...

Start scouting for the adults early. In mid to late June, check the base of stems for eggs and early boring damage. You may ...

There are dozens of striking flowers you can plant to bring hummingbirds to your yard, and it's well worth the investment of turning your garden into a hummingbird paradise. Hummingbirds are one of ...