These pairings deter destructive pests while welcoming pollinators and other beneficial insects.

“A stitch in time saves nine” is a familiar saying that applies to garden pests. Every gardener knows the frustration of insects damaging their hard work. The good news is that you can get rid of bugs ...

Crop rotation is a traditional, tried-and-true gardening method for reducing plant diseases and pests naturally. Planting annual vegetables in different spots in the garden each year limits the ...

Before designing your garden, observe the amount of sunlight in your yard. Choose a sunny spot with easy access to a rainwater collection barrel or hose. Next, decide if you want to build raised ...

MOLINE, Ill. — News 8 plant and garden expert Craig Hignight says the best time to start planting is any time past Mother's Day. And with that gardening comes pests. But there are many natural ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

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Biological control is the management of pests and their damage by the beneficial action of parasites (parasitoids), pathogens, and predators. These beneficial organisms, collectively, are named ...