Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The way gardeners view insects has come a long way in the past few decades. The importance of pollinators and the natural pest ...

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These pairings deter destructive pests while welcoming pollinators and other beneficial insects.

Don't kill the dandelions in your yard just yet. If you're strict about the appearance of your lawn, getting rid of those sunshine-yellow flower heads speckling your otherwise blemish-free grass may ...

Most people have done it. You see something small and wiggly on a plant, your brain says “bug = bad,” and your hand is already moving to squash it. But a lot of the insects in a normal backyard are ...

Why you should stop worrying and start appreciating all the buzzing, swirling activity ...

This week on Backyard Farmer, we’re digging into timely garden topics! Entomologist Jody Green highlights invasive insects you should watch for in your landscape. Terri James and Kim Todd share expert ...

This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll check our garden for disease and insect pests. This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll check our garden for disease and insect pests. Host Kim Todd and the panel of ...

I’ve tried every known remedy to eliminate what I was sure were hornets (more on that in a bit) in my backyard, but after two summers of battling them, I’m ready to concede: They have won the war. The ...

It has a surprising amount of uses, including plant pollination and natural pest control.