If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging ...

Ridding your garden of ant hills without resorting to toxic chemicals is easy. Though not foolproof, this method will ensure ...

If your vegetable garden is overrun with pests that are eating the fruits (or veggies) of your labor, attracting more insects just might be the solution.

Everyone knows how valuable bees are to your garden because they are pollinating your flowers. But they’re not the only ...

There is a way to better protect your vegetables from common garden pests, and it is a great method if you have limited space ...

Members of the Aster and Symphyotrichum genera are long-beloved plants with a wide range of nativity across North America.

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Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable ...

Gardens need water to thrive, but the frequency depends on several factors. Learn how often you should water your vegetable ...

Here’s how to protect your garden from pests and diseases Published: May. 24, 2025, 6:00 a.m. Scenes from the Lents Community Garden in Southeast Portland, April 21, 2021.

The growth and production of most garden vegetables require pollination by various bees, butterflies and other insects including flies. Because vegetable flowers are not often “showy,” adding ...

Vegetable pests like snails, flies, and nematodes are also deterred by the presence of lavender, so you can plant it around the edge of a vegetable garden and use it as a protective measure.