Old water oaks (Quercus nigra) are prone to developing decay in their trunks as they age. Because of this, their life expectancy is generally considered to be about 60 years — they have the shortest ...

The good news is that snow fleas don’t bite or carry worrying diseases to humans and pets. They can, however, travel into your home on shoes, snow-laden boots, pet fur, or even on shoveling tools. In ...

February can be a tricky month for gardeners across North America. With its unpredictable weather and lingering winter chill, ...

Warming temperatures mean more rats, and the possible spread of more disease between the rodents and people. That has some scientists and municipal governments asking: is birth control part of the ...

Stink bugs are pouring into houses right now, clustering on sunny siding and slipping through hairline gaps to overwinter in ...

Key Points Scattering coffee grounds in your garden is a temporary fix for deterring molesA better method is adding beneficial nematodes or milky spore to your yardBuilding physical barriers, adding ...

Your macro photos aren't sharp? Pro shooter Stewart Wood shares three top tips for razor-sharp close-ups before his talk at ...

Saving seed is a selective process — you don’t need to save seed from every plant in your garden. Monitoring blossom times, ...

When Joshua trees bloom too early, moths aren't able to pollinate them as intended, resulting in fewer seedlings, and ...

There are steps people can take to protect themselves. Experts issue warning as risk of dangerous disease increases in US ...