MOLINE, Ill. — News 8 plant and garden expert Craig Hignight says the best time to start planting is any time past Mother's Day. And with that gardening comes pests. But there are many natural ...

Whatever paradise means to you, it can't be a destination where nothing ever changes. Growth and improvement are baked into our very conception of perfection, and so it is with any garden paradise. If ...

Companion planting is the practice of planting different types of plants near each other to benefit both the plants and the garden as a whole. The idea is that certain plants help each other grow, ...

Gardening is a way of life for some but a timeless hobby for many. Once the basics have been mastered, advanced gardeners can elevate their skills for the stunning scene and bountiful sustainable ...

It’s spring, and insects are hatching, flying, and munching. Contrary to what you may think, most are not a problem for your garden. There are over a million named insect species and many — perhaps ...

Gardening naturally lends itself to reusing and recycling -- just think about compost and last year's seed trays. So if there's a way to reduce trash while saving money on produce, you can count me in ...

Biological control is the management of pests and their damage by the beneficial action of parasites (parasitoids), pathogens, and predators. These beneficial organisms, collectively, are named ...

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Scroll down to be in with a chance of winning IS there anything worse than coming back to your fruit and veg patch and seeing it decimated by pests and birds? Gardening Naturally have the answer – a ...

That humble vegetable patch or flower bed isn’t just producing food and beauty—it’s actually functioning as a powerful mental health intervention right in your backyard. While therapists write ...