Don't spray blindly. Learn how to identify the insects, weeds, and animals causing damage to your home garden.

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.

Identify common garden insects with these garden bugs’ pictures and descriptions and become an expert bug identifier. I never use pesticides in my gardens. To do so would interfere with the life ...

Don't let pests ruin your garden. Learn how a simple morning scouting routine can help you save your plants.

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 ...

Keeping outdoor gatherings comfortable doesn't always require store-bought solutions. One easy DIY uses materials many ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Three things happen when you plant a garden. You meet your neighbors, ...

Battle infestations of aphids, stink bugs, and other garden pests the natural way—with more bugs.

Most gardeners learn early to scan leaves for the eggs of squash bugs or stink bugs and remove them on sight. Yet the same ...