Help—or Trouble—on the Wing

Most birds gobble up so many destructive insects during the growing season that they’re worth their weight in hundred-dollar bills….

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3 Plants That Keep Wasps at a Distance

There are more than 75,000 kinds of wasps in the world. Nearly all of them are not only harmless, but…

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Hooray—Foiled Again!

You may think of aluminum foil as simply a handy kitchen aid. But its strength and light-reflecting texture make it…

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They Sure Don’t Look Like Strawberries!

Few containers are finer-looking than a terra-cotta strawberry jar with healthy herbs spilling out of its pockets. This is a…

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3 Sinister Spiders

I was clearing away some fallen branches earlier this week, when I came upon a spider so nasty looking that…

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8 Glorious Rose Guardians

Roses are tasty gourmet fare for a whole lot of gluttonous insects — which is why the Queen of Flowers…

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A Cure for Bald Spots (In Your Lawn!)

Brown patches can appear overnight, even on the best-tended lawns. And right now is the perfect time to patch them…

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What Can a Little Birdie Do for You?

Sometimes, gardens are literally for the birds! You can plant your garden with individual flowers matched to specific types of…

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Potted Plants on the Job

As you’re figuring out what to plant where in your garden this spring, don’t forget about pots! Even if you…

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Rise Up!

The weather this week was a mixed bag of tricks. Sunny and warm one day, and snowflakes flying through the…

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