2 Plants that Repel Ticks and Fleas from Your Yard
Flea and tick season is inevitable. Use garden plants that repel ticks and fleas to keep blood-sucking pests far away from you and your pets.
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Pest & Problem Fixes
Ladybug vs. Asian Lady Beetle: How to Tell the Good Bug from the Bad Bug
A ladybug and an Asian lady beetle look similar, but one type helps control unwanted insects in the garden while the other is a pest itself. Here's how to tell these similar-looking bugs apart.
Peach Tree Diseases and Pests
Here's what you need to know about common peach tree diseases and pests and how to fight them.
5 Pet-Friendly Weed Killer Options for a Safe and Beautiful Yard
Want to keep weeds in check in animal-safe ways? Here are the best pet-friendly weed killers—only some of which involve spraying or sprinkling.
8 Insect-Repelling Plants that Work Naturally to Send Bugs Packing
Improve your time outdoors with a few strongly scented insect-repelling plants, which can send pesky biting bugs, like mosquitoes and flies, packing.
6 Natural Ways to Keep Mosquitoes from Ruining the Party
Get these annoying pests to bug off without having to spray harsh pesticides.
36 Lawn and Garden Weeds: How to Identify and Control Them
Use these photos and descriptions to identify 36 weeds in your lawn and garden. Plus, get tips for the best ways to get rid of these common weeds.
How to Get Rid of Ants on Lemon Trees (and Other Citrus Plants)
Use these tips to eliminate ants in your citrus trees, and prevent them from returning.
How to Control Japanese Garden Beetles When They Invade Your Yard
Use this guide to identify and eliminate the voracious pests that leave plants with tattered foliage and banish their lawn-damaging larvae.
How Can I Get Rid of Wiregrass?
Is there any way to get rid of wiregrass? We have an abundance of it in our flower beds, and no matter how many times I weed, it comes back. I've gone down almost a foot into the ground, and still find roots.
How Can I Stop Woodchucks From Eating My Flowers and Plants?
How do I stop woodchucks from eating my flowers and plants?
Poisonous Weed Like Queen Anne's Lace?
Learn how to spot this poisonous Queen Anne's Lace lookalike and how to eradicate it (with and without chemicals).
How to Stop Slugs from Chewing Holes in Hosta Leaves
If slugs are waging war on your hostas, fight back with these easy-to-execute strategies.
How to Get Rid of Weeds in Flower Beds—and Stave Off New Ones
Unwanted plants among your treasured blooms can ruin the whole effect. But with the right tools and techniques, you can eliminate the invaders.
How to Stop Rabbits from Eating Plants in Your Garden
Bunnies may be cute, but they can also be garden saboteurs. Here's how to stop rabbits from munching on your flowers, shrubs, and vegetables.
10 Pictures of Tree Diseases and Pests to Help You Spot Problems
These pictures of tree diseases and the worst pests will help you identify symptoms and damage, along with solutions to the problems you may have.
17 Deer-Resistant Shade Plants That Will Brighten Up Your Garden
These pretty perennials and shrubs are deer-resistant shade plants, and most of them bloom for added color.
How to Keep Chipmunks Out of the Garden—and Squirrels, Too
Here's how to keep chipmunks out of your garden and stop them (and squirrels) from eating your plants and flowers.
How to Get Rid of Moles in Your Yard (and Keep Them Away)
Learn how to get rid of moles in your yard right now and how to prevent more moles from moving in.
How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie and Keep It From Coming Back
This perennial weed can easily take over lawns and garden beds. Here are the best ways to control it.