Warm weather often means the emergence of pests —even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor ...

Succulents come in many unique varieties and can be so much fun to grow. Not so much fun? A mealybug infestation! These nasty little insects attack succulents indoors and outdoors and can quickly ...

Despite efforts to promote plant longevity, excessive watering, fertilizing, and pruning can kill the plant. Planters should ...

Sprinkling cinnamon or diatomaceous earth around the plant bases can help keep ants away. These act as a natural ant ...

The Japanese beetle is native to Japan and an invasive species in the U.S. They have metallic green bodies and brown wings.

Avoid handling them, as this and other species can produce defensive cyanide-containing secretions if they feel threatened from predators.

There are two sides to every coin, as they say: along with the arrival of sun, sea, and summer fun, comes the arrival of ...