On a spring morning walk, I stop to smell a painted trillium and am greeted by a goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia).

A medium-sized crab spider, these creatures are familiar garden visitors across southern Canada and the United States. They are typically white or yellow with two pink or red bands along the sides of ...

"Because it blooms late into the season, there is some speculation that Monarchs feed on it late, and it impacts their ...

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On a spring morning walk, I stop to smell a painted trillium and am greeted by a goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia).

You may have heard that planting basil near your tomatoes can boost flavor or that marigolds help keep pests at bay. That’s ...

From aloe vera to peace lily, here are beautiful and low-maintenance plants that are perfect to brighten up your home space.

But what about spiders? Though arachnids generally don’t cause damage to your beautiful Buddleias or lush lettuce leaves, their appearance in your garden ... calls a “white or pinkish, cottony ...

Plant the top of the fruit, leaves in place, in an 8-inch clay flowerpot with that crescent of the pineapple just below the grade of the potting soil to act as support. (You will want the clay pot for ...

Ground cinnamon is a perfect warm spice to add to many bakes, but it can also be used in the garden to ward off pests, ...

Spider mites can wreak havoc on both houseplants and outdoor gardens. Try this easy, natural DIY method to keep these little ...