If you have a storage shed in your backyard, it can be converted into a usable, livable space where you can work on craft ...

Many people depend on feeders to draw hummingbirds into their yard, but several fruit plants can also work like a dinner bell ...

Few flowers are as beautiful and famous as roses. If you're a fan, why not deck out your lawn in ground cover roses? Here are ...

Sedum plants are low-maintenance ground covers that will grow almost anywhere. If you noticed something nibbling on the buds, ...

Technically speaking, the aster family is a botanical crazy quilt of composite bloomers (plants whose inflorescences contain ...

Skunks can be a nuisance, and they may take up residence under your house or in your yard. Here’s how to get rid of skunks in ...

Residents who want to avoid raking their leaves this fall may do so with peace of mind. Experts say leaving the leaves can be ...

As the needs of our houseplants change, there are a few things you can do to keep them alive and even thriving until spring.

Last Fourth of July was pretty quiet. The fire danger was lower than the last few years, but still high enough to keep people ...

About 80 percent of all animals on the planet are insects, and the Enns Entomology Museum at MU has one of the most important ...

Also called ladybugs, these outdoor beneficial insects usually appear indoors on warm, sunny days and congregate around walls, doors, ceilings, and windows. Use a broom and dustpan to sweep them up or ...