As we move outside for the summer, containers play a large part in brightening the spots of the yard where gardens just don’t fit. Containers provide moveable, changeable plantscapes that soften and ...

As summer approaches,ants are more likely to infest your community. By learning how ants behave andrecognizing their calling cards, operators can successfully prevent theproblems they cause, according ...

Ants have a reputation for being relentless hunters. Widely known to carry anywhere between 10-50 times their own body weight, these tiny insects can also transfer seeds, small buds, or even bits of ...

A: No, but check the plants for honeydew-secreting insects such as aphids, mealybugs or scale on the plants. Ants collect this sweet, high-energy food. If you eliminate these less-desirable insects ...

I’ve always disliked the saying, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade,” the implication being that it’s not OK to get upset sometimes, even though you have to admit defeat after reaching an ...

Q: Ever since the rain came, we’ve been invaded by ants. They are really tiny and get into everything! A: Argentine ants are so tiny and able to get into everything, even Ziploc bags. They also seem ...

Ants might be small, but they can become a significant nuisance in our homes and gardens. If you're dealing with an ant problem in your kitchen or among your plants, don't despair – there's a pleasant ...

This ant is busily collecting nectar from clusters of flowers on golden Alexanders, a native plant currently in full bloom. This ant is busily collecting nectar from clusters of flowers on golden ...

As the warmer months roll in, so too does an increase in garden pests – and ants are among the most persistent. In fact, humans are outnumbered by ants nearly 2.5 million to one. With over 15,000 ...

Do you have peonies in your garden? If so, you’ve likely seen ants crawling or resting on the unopened buds and perhaps wondered why they are there. Nature is so full of surprises and lessons! This ...

Indoors or outdoors, at a picnic or in the garden, ants are an unwelcome sight. When working in the garden, we find that, unlike many other garden insects, they don’t necessarily retreat when we ...