After an especially cold winter and rainy spring, warmer weather feels like a special (and well-deserved) treat. Being able to spend time outside without a hat or a jacket? A dream. That said, one not ...

Keeping buzzing insects away when you enjoy time outside in the backyard or front porch is a top priority. Some plants are known to help repel bugs and are worth planting in the garden as a natural ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Like bush beans, snap peas (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) add growth-boosting nitrogen to the soil and shade cilantro plants ...

Marigolds are gorgeous, pollinator-attracting plants with a strong aroma that can also deter certain annoying pests from your yard and garden.

As we slide into summer, it’s important to consider those pesky mosquitoes and how to keep them away from you. Aside from being a nuisance, the unwanted insects can also carry diseases. In fact, ...

Taking advantage of the natural benefits that come from companion planting can help deter lots of pests that usually trouble sweet potato plants. Your plants can remain healthy and grow strong to give ...

Pests are an unavoidable part of life, and your kitchen is their favorite destination. With its constant supply of food and warmth, it's a beacon for everything from ants to flies ...

Anyone who enjoys the outdoors in Southeast Texas, especially during the warmer months, is forced to contend with one of nature’s most extreme annoyances — the mosquito. It’s amazing to me how such a ...

Growing houseplants can be very rewarding, but there are some common problems that can occur. Dealing with insect pests can be annoying and messy since they can also damage your plants. There's a wide ...

For many cats, a mere whiff of catnip can send them into a licking, rolling, plant-shredding frenzy. Masao Miyazaki, a biologist at Iwate University in Morioka, Japan, and his colleagues analyzed the ...