A great cicada revival is expected to hit the U.S. this spring and summer. Two cicada broods are making a simultaneous comeback for the first time in 221 years — with trillions of insects expected to ...

Safeguarding your trees against pests is important to their health and longevity. Invasive species can wreak havoc by defoliating or infecting trees, and left untreated, can lead to loss of limbs and ...

This spring the weather has been very unusual. Of course, I must remind myself that in this area, the only thing that is usual about our weather is that it is unusual. Our weather has certainly ...

When winter turns particularly brutal, many people find a future silver lining in one thought: perhaps this cold snap will mean fewer bugs come spring. It's a common belief that harsh winters can ...

This week we’ll give our trees a drink of water and see how insects survive the cold winter months. This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll give our trees a drink of water and see how insects survive the ...

Pruning this sappy tree in early spring is basically an open invitation for destructive fungus and troublesome pests — here's ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...