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According to recent studies, plants "cry" when under stress, and some animals can hear these audible signals. Here's the ...
Master gardener Sally Scalera shares the dirt on which fragrant plants are native, important because they attract and support ...
It may seem unusual to think of chimpanzees as doctors, but they more closely resemble human healers than you may expect.
Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that ...
As tomato plants grow and yield small round tomatoes, another unexpected creature may appear: the Tomato Hornworm. Learn how ...
Your beloved smashed avocado might owe more to native bushland than you think. A new study from Curtin University has found ...
When creepy crawlies find their way into your home, grabbing a shoe or a bottle of bug spray is a natural response. But what ...
Learn to identify common culprits damaging your plants. Discover what insects could be eating your plants and how to stop it.
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Growing degree days: A tool for smarter gardening
In Illinois, we track heat accumulation using growing degree days. These help predict when certain insects will emerge or ...
Tennessee is home to over a thousand insects, but a few are quite sizable. Discover the biggest insects that live in the ...
Flower strips, seed mixtures, and wild by design. We want to help bees and other vital pollinators, which are in decline all ...
If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging ...