My biggest garden surprise this year was a lack of Japanese Beetles. I’m not complaining, of course, but totally surprised. I saw three, that’s it! Normally, there were hundreds swarming on my grape ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crepe Myrtle tree branches encased in ice - Zach Zimet/Shutterstock Among the many mistakes everyone makes when growing crepe ...

I am new to gardening in this area and wondering if there are any maintenance practices I should use to prevent animal damage in my garden. I have heard that deer can be a big problem. — José Alvarez, ...

MINNEAPOLIS — When snow blankets the garden and food is scarce, rabbits turn to the nearest buffet: your trees, shrubs, and perennials. In the Upper Midwest, winter damage from rabbits can be severe — ...