These natural methods for attracting ladybugs are safer and work better than buying and releasing them. Ladybugs are incredible allies in the garden, acting as natural pest control and helping reduce ...

Q: Are these real ladybugs or their imposter (see reader's photo)?

Who doesn't love ladybugs? Those tiny, red-shelled and dotted garden guests are commonly associated with luck. But these are not just cute visitors, they're also hardworking heroes. While they may ...

Cute and colorful, ladybugs (more correctly termed lady beetles) are iconic symbols of a healthy garden. They help pollinate numerous species of flowers and are beloved by gardeners for their ...

If you saw an insect that vaguely resembled a tiny alligator on one of your plants, would you think that perhaps you should remove it, squish it or run for the spray? You are most likely looking at ...

1. To germinate lupine (Lupinus spp.) seeds, chip off a piece of the seed coat with a serrated knife or nail clippers. Don’t be concerned by the embryo inside losing a significant segment of itself.

Aphids are a familiar sight in the garden, sucking the juices out of your rose bushes. Luckily, so are ladybugs, which prey on aphids and keep them in check. Aphids are a familiar sight in the garden, ...

A home garden can be an awarding experience, especially if you want to bring more pollinators into your yard and garden. There are many flowering plants that can attract these species, and it's always ...

Ladybug, Ladybeetle or Ladybird? According to folklore, insects were destroying farmers' crops in Europe during the Middle Ages. The farmers prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Soon an insect came, ...