Leaving leaf litter on lawns can benefit overwintering insects, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert said.

Allowing leaves to decompose rather than raking them up, replenishes the soil and provides a “comforting blanket” that offers habitat for critters and keeps the ecosystem in balance.

Each of these plant-damaging insects reveals their presence in different ways. When thrips eat the surface of flowers or ...

If you live in Michigan and looking to keep a nice, leaf-free yard, you may want to put down that garden rake. That's because ...

Decomposing leaves can help trees and yard plants, as well as the animals and insects living in your yard. At the end of the day, homeowners have to choose whether to rake or not to rake.

The willow warbler is a small, migratory songbird known for its sweet sound. You can see it in parks, gardens, and woodland ...

“We are asking the public to help us by letting us know if they see any of our ‘most wanted’ pests or any other invasive ...

But insects eat it all, with zero waste — unlike people ... vegetable trimmings from local restaurants, unused tea leaves ...

Whether you're growing indoors or out, prevention is often better than cure when dealing with pests. Here are my DIY measures ...