Like dill, annual marigolds, especially French marigolds, are often grown as companion plants in food gardens to attract beneficial insects and keep pests at bay. Not only do these plants appeal to ...

Drought-tolerant gardens are perfect for areas that you can't (or don't want to) water. These herbs can be combined to create ...

Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...

Yarrow is an easy-care native perennial that’s found throughout North America. It produces broad, pollen-packed flowers in shades of pink, yellow, and white. These adaptable plants grow in a ...

Living in the beautiful Okanagan Valley comes with many perks, but for gardeners, there is one persistent challenge that stands out.

'Hardy geraniums, also known as cranesbills, are perennial plants that with the correct care can offer a second bloom of ...

Beneficial Insectary is the only large insectary that has production in the United States (There are a few smaller specialist ...

Not all bugs are bad. In fact, some can benefit your garden. So don't be so quick to try to get rid of every insect you see ...

Chief among those is deadly hemlock. Easily confused with other, non-poisonous plants, hemlock grows all across the state and prefers rich, moist soil. It also grows across the U.S.

Suzanne and Doug Shank bought the Victorian as an investment property. When they downsized into it, they created a robust ...

Chief among those is deadly hemlock. Easily confused with other, non-poisonous plants, hemlock grows all across the state and prefers rich, moist soil. It also grows across the U.S.