Humans tend to fear bed bugs, and rightly so. The bloodsuckers are tough to get rid of once they've entered a home. But new ...

From allotment roses to houseplants, washing up liquid is hailed across the UK as a cheap, natural pest cure. But experts and regulations paint a far trickier picture. On a bright Saturday in May, a ...

From cooling vineyards to potentially shaping the notes in your glass, scientists and winemakers are just beginning to understand how forests influence flavor.

Carpinteria City Council members took a close look at how the city manages weeds, insects and rodents in public spaces during their Monday, Feb. 9 meeting, ultimately voting unanimously to ...

Phylloxera is a microscopic, aphid-like insect that attacks grapevine roots. The tiny insect infestation nearly wiped out Europe’s vineyards in the late 19th century. The crisis was solved by grafting ...

What do you do with an extra pile of river rock that you do not want to move? You make a rock garden — right where it is!

A: A crape myrtle shedding bark is completely normal. Also referred to as 'exfoliating bark', this process simply reveals newer inner bark, often cinnamon red in color. This process can be more ...

The soil microbiome is critical for the ecosystem, and agricultural practices that promote microbial diversity can support plant health and help protect against pests. But it is unclear which ...

It has been an unusually cold winter so far. My sympathies go out to those who came here looking for a bit of respite from ...

Washington — A new Republican push to pass an elections-related bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, as Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible ...