Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and ...

Keep the garden pests away the natural way to help your vegetable garden thrive. We share tips on which natural pesticides ...

Control may be obtained with a horticultural oil spray or insecticidal soap. Heavy infestations might be pruned from the plants and then a spray applied.

To head off cases of pests doing more serious harm, here are 10 buggy action options: Do your homework to pick naturally ...

One of the most recognizable summer garden problems is powdery mildew, a fungal disease that affects a wide range of plants.

Issues with watering, sunlight, disease, and nutrients can make the leaves on your roses turn yellow. Identify the causes and ...

Planting in mid-July can ensure a fall harvest for many vegetables. One benefit of a fall garden: Many insect pests' life cycles are completed or at least winding down.

For another natural method to get rid of aphids, DIY your own “white oil spray” by combining ¼ cup of dish soap with a cup of vegetable oil (like canola or sunflower) in a spray bottle. Shake ...

Fiddle leaf fig plants are popular and generally easy to care for, making them a great fit for any houseplant grower.

While solarizing can help with a mealybug problem in some cases, it's likely not the most effective way to eliminate these ...

U.S. oil producers flocked to hedge higher prices for their output for the rest of the year and early into 2026 as international crude oil prices surged earlier this month.

Future conflicts may be decoupled from oil shocks, giving Western powers more freedom to engage politically in the region without immediate energy security concerns.