These spiders are commonly confused with golden orb spiders, but garden spiders are smaller and lack the golden sheen on their webs. You may also hear these arachnids referred to as the zipper spider ...

A black-and-yellow garden spider up close - Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock When planning out a home garden, chances are you are not doing so to purposely attract spiders. Most types of spiders are ...

A: Some of the most common spiders in gardens are the Argiope spiders. They are also commonly called garden spiders. There are many species, but most have distinctive yellow and black abdomens and ...

All habitats depend on predators to keep things in balance. Your garden is a habitat full of wildlife, and while predators like the praying mantis and the ladybug tend to be celebrated, there’s ...

Discover how to get a spider plant to flower. These 3 factors can impact whether your plant blooms. It might just be a case ...

It’s the end of October, and most gardeners I know are scrambling to get gardens put to bed before the snow flies. Insects are doing the same thing, seeking out warm, protected places to live through ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Spiders get a bad rap. Many people go to great lengths to avoid or get rid of them. Is it their otherworldly appearance? A concern about being bitten by a ...

Sonoma County gardens are places where something novel is always happening. Wide temperature swings keep us on our toes. We relish the sight of beneficial insects showing up to feed upon insect pests ...