These tiny black bugs are springtails, known colloquially as snow fleas and scientifically as Collembola, according to ...

Scientists in New Orleans face a tough decision about how to handle the invasive Chinese tallow tree without harming ...

Sometimes gardeners are influenced by old customs or advice that may not reflect the latest thinking. Here are a few myths and facts to help you rethink your gardening maintenance. Myth: All ...

How students, scientists and gardeners are working to support pollinators by protecting habitat and food sources.

Ants and bees operate under rules that differ sharply from most animals. This video compares their collective behavior to the ...

ALEXANDRIA — Staring out at a frozen yard in January, it’s tempting to imagine that pollinator gardening is a “spring problem ...

Although we’re in the middle of winter, soon we’ll witness the unveiling of springtime and all of its joyous colors: brilliant orange poppies, deep purple iris and vivid yellow tidy tips. And after ...

A recent global analysis shows that invasive alien species are linked to significant declines in insect populations and ...

Recently, I was out in my garden pulling up old pieces of bamboo used for fencing around some fragile native plants getting established. I was in the process of making a pile of them to burn, when ...

Yards that include mature trees and native plants are critical rest stops for the millions of birds that migrate through the ...

South Carolina is ranked second in the nation per capita for certified backyard wildlife habitats, according to the S.C.

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