Did you know that one of the easiest ways to keep flies away from houseplants involves using an ingredient you probably already have in your pantry? A simple mixture of sugar and water is one of the ...

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 ...

Enjoy a pest-free environment by adopting eco-friendly strategies to repel mosquitoes and flies. Maintain cleanliness, utilize insect-repelling plants like citronella and basil, and incorporate smart ...

Q: We live in the Coachella Valley. Our landscape is planted with many vinca plants that give us a lot of color, but last summer some of them started to die. The nurseryman said it was because of a ...

Over many decades, we have come to count on colorful, sturdy vinca (Catharanthus roseus) as the workhorse of our summer gardens. With its pretty pink, white and purple blooms clustered en masse on a ...