A person cutting fruit from a lemon tree - Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images Growing a lovely, healthy lemon tree that allows you to pick a ripe fruit whenever your recipe calls for it is not that ...

1. There are two types of insect pests, chewing and sucking. With the exception of grasshoppers, katydids, and crickets, which are chewing insects, most of the insect pests we see suck sap from plants ...

In a quest to slow the spread of a sap-sucking plant pest that is slowly making its way across the United States, pest management officials have turned to man’s best friend. Kansas State University ...

It isn't necessarily bad for plants — in fact, they rely on certain types to thrive, but not all of them are friendly ... Abundant mold can be unattractive, produce a musty smell, or encourage pests ...

Wherever you go, gardeners will tell you about the terrible pest problems they have to deal with in their landscapes. Here in southeast Louisiana, with our mild winters and long, hot, humid summers, ...

Plants like marigolds and basil help repel pests but can't do it alone. Pair them with row covers, crop rotation, and beneficial bugs for best results. Their impact depends on pest type, garden setup, ...

Thursday’s warm weather lured Hillary Davis Burgdorf to Logan's Garden Shop in Raleigh. “We were talking today about what might survive a frost?” Burgdof said. “I know winter’s not done yet, so what ...

While thinking about delicious baked items for fall and holiday meals, inspecting food items in the pantry and cabinet now ...

Learn from garden experts which plants to cut back in November. To keep your perennials healthy and thriving, find out the ...