GARDEN ponds can not only look attractive but also be a haven for wildlife – but with this can come some pests. An expert has revealed three unwanted visitors that may be lured to your ...
How to attract bats to your garden? With Halloween just around the corner, spooky season is well and truly in progress, and ...
Maxwell Amundsen leads a project at Round Lake Park, building a rain garden to manage runoff and prevent erosion naturally.
As you watch the sunset from your backyard, you likely want to soak up the serene ambiance, not swat at pesky mosquitoes. Don ...
Mosquitoes are some of the most widespread and annoying insects. They are known for their whining sounds, irritating bites, ...
With autumn well and truly upon us, there are a few tasks that gardeners need to get to grips with before the weather changes ...
Dirty gutters can contribute to a range of problems, caused by the accumulation of leaves and other debris. This could also ...
Five things to do in the garden this week: Tree crops: Now is a good time to plant a macadamia tree. You will probably have to plant two varieties to get a crop since the trees are often self ...
One of the best ways to attract pollinators to your garden is to grow a variety of wildflowers. A simple 10-by-10-foot patch of annual wildflowers could become mini meadow buzzing with all kinds ...
Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. Do you have any suggestions for plants that repel mosquitoes? I live in ...