You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as natural repellents. As a bonus, these plants add visual charm to your home and ...

Ants have evolved an acute sense of smell, which requires each sensory neuron to choose one scent receptor out of hundreds.

Carpenter ants are not squeamish when it comes to caring for the wounded. To minimize the risk of infection, the insects ...

Set out baits labeled for carpenter ants. Baits can be effective because ants share food with each other, says Benson. Place ...

About 97 percent of the land in the state is privately owned. Meet the people helping to make it friendlier for native bugs.

One kind of tiny ant can serve as a monumental example for how to keep members of a community safe from pathogens. A new ...

Corpse Flower is a seed that was introduced to Grow a Garden on September 27, 2025, as part of the Seed Stages Update. If you're looking to add this crop to your garden, I've put together a guide on ...

Ants can be helpful in the garden, but they can also harm your precious flora. Luckily, there are some ways to get rid of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With their bright red shells and signature black spots, ladybugs are some of the most beloved insects in ...

As summer turns into autumn, you might think it’s time to say goodbye to your blooming garden. Yet, fall is a fantastic season to enjoy a burst of color and freshness in your garden, especially when ...

A flower pot stand is just what you need when you want to group up a few small planters together or raise a large one off the floor. This is also a little something that you can craft yourself at home ...

As we meander further into the mild days of fall, there are still plenty of flowers in bloom. Whether you have limited space or you simply desire more color on your front porch, flower pots can be a ...