Spring means fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are on the rise. Protect your pets with over-the-counter medications and treats.

Spring continues to bloom here in Montana, and one of the most exciting signs of the new season is when hummingbirds come ...

Gardening columnist Jeff Lowenfels says flies mean worms are likely in the ground, which is great for soil composition.

Bees are interesting creatures who are vital to our ecosystem. They are responsible for pollinating 80% of all flowering ...

Pruning a zucchini plant can be a smart idea when you're growing it in a container.

Benton County Mosquito Control is stepping up efforts to manage mosquito populations as the mosquito abatement season begins.

Ways to use a rain barrel safely this dry season without turning it into a mosquito breeding ground. Discover three simple ways to keep your garden watered and pest-free.

Emerald ash borer, or Agrilus planipennis, is an invasive insect native to Asia that arrived in Minnesota around 1990. As of ...

A honeybee research organization estimates as many as 1.6 million hives - more than half the country’s cultivated honeybee ...

Before planting clear the area of all grass and weeds. Add 4 to 5 shovelfuls of organic matter like peat moss or manure to ...