Dear Neil: How can I stop these mushrooms from growing in my yard? They are extremely hard to pull up. They leave a hole in the ground in areas where oak trees were cut down. The stumps were ground ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. With the inclusion of Cosmetics in Grow A Garden, you have almost complete freedom to tinker with how your plot of land looks. If you have a theme in ...

Ant infestations can be frustrating, persistent, and surprisingly difficult to eliminate. These tiny invaders often appear out of nowhere and can quickly take over your kitchen, walls, or outdoor ...

Although scientists have identified over 12,000 species of ants, you'll be relieved to know that only a few are likely to turn up in your house or garden. When you find these unwelcome invaders, ...

The southern chinch bug is a highly damaging pest for St. Augustinegrass, often causing patches of dead grass in sunny, dry areas. Homeowners can identify an infestation by visually inspecting the ...

"Do you have any advice for getting rid of grasshoppers? They're a plague, eating everything in my garden beds." - Courtney Grumpy Gardener: If the number of grasshoppers is less than biblical, you ...

Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is often overlooked or even pulled up as a weed, but this hardy plant is actually a nutritional powerhouse and a welcome addition to local gardens. It can thrive ...

You try your best to make your home hospitable for guests—but not the insect kind. Earwigs will seek shelter in your home—often in the bathroom, basement or kitchen, as these places offer ideal ...

What is the easy way to get rid of weeds? — Ninette I guess spraying with weed killers is easier than hand weeding, but weed killers are not appropriate in every situation. To be honest, it is always ...

I guess spraying with weed killers is easier than hand weeding, but weed killers are not appropriate in every situation. To be honest, it is always a challenge to deal with weeds. Keeping weeds ...

Are you tired of hand-pulling weeds? Try these techniques you may or may not have heard of for controlling weeds in your garden. In the midst of summer, sometimes it’s all a gardener can do to stay ...