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 ...

If there are regular coffee drinkers in your home, chances are that you have a lot of leftover coffee grounds to use around your home. Many people attempt to reuse coffee grounds around their gardens ...

Neem oil is a gentle, effective way to keep bugs off your plants. It works against aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies, and ...

As the weather warms and daylight hours grow, you might be tempted to get outside and start cleaning up your lawn. But raking or mowing last year’s leaves too soon in the spring can kill a key group ...

Fall is one of the busiest times of year for us gardeners. We're rushing to tidy up after summer, give our plants some TLC ahead of winter, and ensure all our tools are stored properly. In ticking off ...

You've probably heard all sorts of wild ideas for repelling lizards from your yard or garden, so let's separate fact from ...

After a spell of chaotic, confusing weather in the Pacific Northwest, forecasts are finally showing a gradual temperature increase. Washingtonians are getting ready to put their coats away for the ...