We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gardening has its ups and downs, and pests are among the most frustrating challenges gardeners face. Some days feel like a constant battle, ...

Whether you have a few containers on your balcony, a raised garden bed, or a sprawling in-ground garden, gardening is hard work. Between the digging, planting, and ongoing maintenance, the last thing ...

Cabbage family crops are some of the tastiest veggies a gardener can grow. Often referred to as brassicas or cole crops, examples include arugula, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, ...

CHICAGO — Everyone’s least favorite guest is back, and the pest company Orkin says that mosquitoes just love Chicago. In an article this spring from Better Home and Garden, the publication cites a ...

Q: I love your column and have read it for years. I hope you can help me. I have [sent photos] of the front and back of one of my tomatoes. As you can see, something seems to be eating it. I have ...

Ever had raccoon dig up your lawn? Melanie Polinger of Manhattan Beach is feeling your pain. She wrote into our SoCal Garden Clinic to say: “We replaced our backyard lawn with Marathon sod in December ...