Here are expert tips on what to do in the fall to prevent aphids from returning and infesting your plants again next spring.

Small red and orange insects with spots have been giving ladybugs a bad rap for the havoc they've been causing.

Trees of Heaven, a common sight throughout Southwest Virginia, are attracting an equally problematic invasive species - the ...

Dish soap can kill boxelder bugs on contact, but it doesn’t prevent future infestations. Sealing cracks, maintaining your ...

Incorrect pruning, particularly topping, is the surest way to ruin a tree. If it doesn’t kill the tree outright, it will ...

While they will often choose to hibernate in places such as sheltered trees and sheds, your home is also a temptingly warm ...

Wasps are more often than not unwelcome guests, and if they decide to set up in your yard during winter, you could be dealing ...

Asian lady beetles spend their winter indoors, which can bring headaches to homeowners. Here's how to prevent them in your home.

In our forests, a single seed can make a huge difference. Consider the acorn: scattering the ground in autumn, they provide a ...

Plant the tree: Place the banana plant in the hole upright, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with or slightly above the ground. Backfill with soil, gently firming it down as you go. Water ...

Watering fruit trees correctly helps them grow strong roots, produce better fruit, and survive changing seasons. As temperatures drop and leaves fall, gradually reduce watering and stop once the ...

Sap is the 'blood' of a tree, helping to move nutrients from the roots to the limbs. Some sap is not unusual, but excessive amounts may mean trouble. Learn what it means when you notice a lot of sap, ...