Many people believe that all insects are harmful pests, but the fact is that most insects areharmless and some are actually beneficial. There are nearly one million known species of insects on the ...

Ladybugs, lacewings, and other beneficial insects feed on plant pests and naturally make gardens more pest-resistant. But like pollinators, these “good bugs" also feed on nectar and pollen, and ...

All about beneficials: who they are, how they work, and what they eat -- Beneficial bug profiles: meet the predators and the parasitoids -- Gardening for bugs: where plants and insects intersect -- ...

Gardens in North Dakota look great this year. The rains have been plentiful in most areas, and our plants are thriving. Be prepared to protect your garden from insect pests. Swarms of flea beetles ...

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that continuously offers new insights and techniques to enhance your green space. One ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." But it's important to understand what these plants can and cannot do. For example, many different plants ...

Using pesticides to get rid of the annoying bugs will kill insects that benefit your garden and the ecosystem, experts say. DebraLee Wiseberg/Getty Images As we head into the fall, pollinators might ...

IF YOU’VE NOTICED an increase in pest pressure in the garden over the past few years, you’re not alone. Warming temperatures mean that all sorts of insects are more likely to survive the winters and ...

Correcting soil pH and choosing the right placement for each plant are just a few of the simple steps that can help bring a ...