The sun is shining, you’ve got a glass of rosé in your hand and you’re breaking in that outdoor furniture for the first time this season. Everything is pretty wonderful except for one teeny-tiny ...

Creating a pest-free garden doesn’t have to mean reaching for chemicals. With the right mix of herbs, flowers, and vegetables, you can design a space that’s self-sustaining, fragrant, and full of life ...

Pots of scented herbs on a brick patio with a metal watering can - sanddebeautheil/Shutterstock While the warm, balmy days of summer are excellent for enjoying some ...

Do you love spending time outdoors once the weather warms up, but hate feeling like a mosquito magnet? It can take just a few seconds for them to zero in like you’re their catered lunch — which leaves ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While there are so many exciting things to look forward to as the weather warms up, there are also a few ...

Anyone who enjoys the outdoors in Southeast Texas, especially during the warmer months, is forced to contend with one of nature’s most extreme annoyances — the mosquito. It’s amazing to me how such a ...

We've all been there: watching the sunset in your backyard, by a bonfire, or on the balcony after a perfect summer day, when suddenly: bzzz. A mosquito whines in your ear or worse, appears on your ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Are there plants that can be grown in pots to help keep mosquitoes away from a ...

Non-native plants are no longer invisible to insects and fungi, with many now hosting enemy communities similar to native ...

While the warm, balmy days of summer are excellent for enjoying some time outdoors, either relaxing with a book and a cooling drink, or having some friends over for a scrumptious barbecue, there's one ...