Invasive crayfish and tree roots have caused serious structural damage to a well-used walking route, forcing its temporary ...

Key Points Use castor oil, coffee grounds, or garlic and chili pepper spray to deter moles.Flooding mole tunnels is temporary and best when combined with other deterrents.A long-term solution is to ...

Look closely at living and dead trees to find evidence of even smaller neighbors. A fine, uniform, granular sawdust pushed from tiny holes in bark can indicate beetle larvae feces, or “frass.” A large ...

Spotting a beautiful feathered friend in your yard is a certain kind of thrill made all the more exciting if you identify the ...

Mounds of dirt or damaged plants may mean moles or voles Find out how to tell which pest is ruining your lawn.

Being able to spot the difference between the damage caused by moles and voles is key when trying to banish these pets from your lawn and garden.

A honeybee hive, with its large stores of pollen, wax, and honey, is like a fortress guarding treasure: with strong defenses, ...

Scientists have discovered that pollen is a hidden source of natural medicine for honeybees. Symbiotic bacteria called ...

Squirrels love fall bulbs, especially tulips, but there are ways to deter their digging behavior. Learn how to keep squirrels from digging up your fall bulbs.

Researchers have shown that pollen collected by honeybees contains Streptomyces bacteria that are endophytes, symbionts living inside plant tissue. These release antimicrobial compounds that inhibit ...

Gooseberry Falls State Park is home to some of Minnesota's most amazing wildlife, which inhabit the shores of Lake Superior.

The benefits of gardening go even further. Studies have shown that spending time in a community garden can significantly ...