Spring ushers in sunlight, blossoms, and the eager buzz of life returning to the garden. Amid this cheer lurks a quiet menace capable of turning careful planting into heartbreak overnight. Cutworms ...

Potent herbs like basil, mint, sage and rosemary are great for topping spaghetti or making mojitos, but their scent stops insects like house and fruit flies from coming near.

The goldspotted oak borer has been found in the Simi Valley area. Experts say the invasive beetle can damage and eventually kill oak trees. A tiny beetle has infested dozens of trees in a canyon in ...

Texas A&M AgriLife has science-backed ways to control fire ants and eliminate entire colonies — and not just the ones you see.

Tulip or hyacinth bulbs: Dogs who dig up and chew the bulbs of on freshly planted tulips and hyacinths can experience severe poisoning, according to the Pet Poison Helpline. Signs of ingestion range ...

Herbs thrive in the San Joaquin Valley because of our climate. March is a great time for spring planting. Source: Adapted ...

Extension entomologist Ben Thrash reveals which soybean insects threaten yields and which farmers can safely ignore in new ...

European corn borer may not be on anyone’s radar thanks to Bt corn, but for non-GMO and popcorn fields, it is still causing ...

Warm days start stretching longer, flowers push green shoots through soil, and excitement builds about fresh tomatoes, roses, ...

Question: After the recent freeze, there are lots of open areas in my flower garden. When can I start seeds of zinnias and marigolds to grow transplants for these areas? Answer: Start the warm season ...

DENVER — You don't need me to tell you it's been a weird winter. It's been both dry and unseasonably warm. That's concerning. To help your garden cope, water shrubs, perennials and recently planted ...

Florida farmers use various techniques to protect crops from freezing temperatures. Some growers hire helicopters to mix warmer air from above with colder air near the ground. Watering plants before a ...