Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stink bug larvae on houseplant leaf. Indoor plants are precious, so when they seem poorly, it’s good to have accurate houseplant ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you start seeing white spotted bugs with red wings on your travels, kill them. The invasive species knowns as the spotted ...

I have noticed chewed and discolored leaves on my shrubs but I don’t find any bugs. What could be causing this damage? It could be that you are not looking at the right time or the right place. Or the ...

Summer is the “time of the garden,” when flowers are riotously blooming and fruit and vegetables are ripening. However, you may find you’re not the only one enjoying the fruits of your labors. In ...

The world’s 500 million smallholder farmers have a new weapon in their never-ending fight against pests and plant diseases: an app called Plantix. By uploading pictures of affected crops to the mobile ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In late August, there is a vast assortment of insect action in our gardens, and it is worth a listen and a watch to see what is happening. The cicadas are ...

If you already use a smartphone, you know there is an app for just about everything. Gardening topics are no exception. There are several apps to help you identify plants, plan a garden space, ...

Ladybugs (also known as lady beetles) are insects that are good for your yard. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County can help.

Here in the Midwest, we only have a limited stretch of time to get outside and enjoy our lawn. At Ryan Lawn & Tree they know how important that time is, making memories with family and friends.

Every year when spring officially arrives, people spend more time in the great outdoors as the season gears up. Whether you’re looking for help identifying plants along your morning hike or designing ...

Q: Can you identify a bug on my vegetable leaves? It had six legs, but the body was spikey and black with orange going down the back. Do I need to worry about it? A: The insect is likely a larval form ...