Ever notice how a quiet yard suddenly comes alive when birds drop by? Their visits bring color, music, and a surprising bonus: natural pest control.

Here's a neat trick or hack using vaseline to organically control pests like aphids or scale/mealybugs on a fruit tree. Smear vaseline around the trunk of the tree to stop ants from climbing up and ...

For keen veggie growers and rose enthusiasts, aphids can be a real bane to your gardening dreams. These little insects are ...

Researchers at St. Francis Xavier University are examining the impacts of warming winters on Nova Scotia’s lady beetle population and what a decline could mean for the wider ecosystem.

From silencing squeaky metalworks to killing weeds, cooking oil does more than impart delicious flavors to food. But as with everything, there are caveats.

Growing food indoors presents some challenges, but there are advantages. Microgreens or sprouts can be grown in compact trays ...

HomeServe reports nine home maintenance tips to ensure a relaxed Christmas vacation, from pest control to safety measures.

If you’ve ever knelt beside a squash vine and wondered what bored through the stem or watched your roses crinkle under a ...

Some plants have multiple insects that can pollinate them. Conditions such as the weather or the season can reduce this ...

Mulch is a simple way to help your garden bounce back. Spread mulch around your plants to keep the soil moist and reduce how ...

Dairy rations in modern times look much different than those from many years ago. Experts during a United Sorghum Checkoff co-sponsored webinar took a deeper dive at the role of forage sorghum in ...