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"The worst weed, hands down." Homeowner seeks advice about neighbor's aggressive plant invading their property: 'The bed bugs ...

Discover the flavorful herb you should plant near zinnias to enhance your garden’s beauty and health. Learn tips for and ...

How far would leaf-eating insects go to dine on their favorite food? Perhaps the other side of the world, according to ...

For example, whiteflies, aphids, tomato hornworms, flea beetles, and asparagus beetles. Marigolds' strong scent is science-proven to keep these bugs away. Plant this flower among or near tomatoes for ...

Plant-covered facades help cool urban areas and provide habitats for plants, birds, insects and other organisms. An ...

Where were the tomatoes planted last year? Was it this spot? Learn about the importance of crop rotation with your vegetable ...

Shop a variety of plants that have been selected just for our gardens here in northeast Oklahoma and support the work of the ...

It's time to inspect incoming plants for pests to prevent greenhouse issues, and ensure sprayers are well-maintained for ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various ...

Moles may keep grubs and other plant-eating insects in check, but their tunneling can ruin your landscape. You may be ...

G overnment inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar's Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was shut down last year after a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning, ...