Last week we learned about identifying some of the good garden insects you may discover. This week, a lesson on some of those six-legged, or more, insect pests. Teaching kids how to recognize and ...

Ladybugs (also known as lady beetles) are insects that are good for your yard. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County can help.

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 ...

Summer is the “time of the garden,” when flowers are riotously blooming and fruit and vegetables are ripening. However, you may find you’re not the only one enjoying the fruits of your labors. In ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Three things happen when you plant a garden. You meet your neighbors, ...

It’s a little sad to see your plants struggling because of pests, especially if you’ve put a lot of time and effort into growing them. If you’re worried about the risks of using chemicals to fend off ...

Assorted bugs reach their crescendo in the summer landscape, causing varying levels of alarm to gardeners nervous at seeing swarms near the plants. While a few bugs can do serious plant harm and even ...

This week Backyard Farmer, will scout for problems at the garden & show you the difference beetles. On this week’s Backyard Farmer, we’ll scout for problems at the garden and show you the difference ...

You're in your garden and notice a beautiful, new-to-you flower that has popped up somewhere unexpected — pull it or leave it? Or perhaps an unfamiliar garden pest has ravaged your tomato plants. Or ...