I have never even seen a vole, but I am pretty certain they are out there – in the garden! Maybe they just didn’t come around ...

Keep your front yard tidy and welcoming with these low-maintenance, compact, deer-resistant landscaping plants.

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Digging weeds, edging beds, and squishing lanternfly eggs are yard jobs that can be done during February thaws.

Thinking of starting a pollinator garden? Experts suggest growing a variety of native plants that provide year-round nectar and pollen to butterflies, moths, bees, wasps and hummingbirds. It’s best to ...

There isn’t much data available to the wider public on the Calathus lundbladi ground beetle. This elusiveness is in no small part due to the little bug’s position on the International Union for ...

Instead of throwing away those plastic nursery pots your plants come in, discover some creative and useful ways to repurpose ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

The bush is commonly found in Mississippi yards because it’s low maintenance and has beautiful berries that bring color to dull landscapes. But it’s toxic to some wildlife and humans. Here’s what to ...

Eating foods high in key nutrients, including iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, and limiting alcohol may help increase your red blood cell ... if you have anemia. A small 2017 study suggested ...

These small beetles, recognized by their bright red and orange shells adorned with black spots, are voracious predators of aphids, which can wreak havoc on garden plants. A single ladybug can consume ...