Ever notice how a quiet yard suddenly comes alive when birds drop by? Their visits bring color, music, and a surprising bonus: natural pest control. Birds are more than just pretty visitors. They help ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When the weather warms, we’re all itching to get outside. But with the great outdoors comes an array of ...

Ticks are unwelcome visitors to any backyard. The tiny creatures spread nasty diseases that can seriously harm your health, ...

Properly taking care of your yard requires more than just mowing your lawn every so often. (I wish it were that easy.) True yard care takes diligence and a comprehensive plan, especially during spring ...

“Hewwo, ACME Pest Contwol? I have a pest I need contwolled.” So said Elmer Fudd, and he wasn’t alone. Unwanted invaders represent a constant challenge for anyone tending to a lawn or garden. How to ...

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (KTRK) -- Summer is right around the corner, and that means more sunshine, more flowers in bloom - and more pests invading your yard! "Here in the Woodlands, we're seeing all ...

Dragonflies are ideal hunting machines. More than 80 percent of their brain is used for processing visual information, and it is believed that some species can see objects up to 30 feet away and ...

A hummingbird gets ready to drink out of the petals of a red flower. - Webguzs/Getty Images There are dozens of striking flowers you can plant to bring hummingbirds to your yard, and it's well worth ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A pesky pest is headed toward the Triad. It won't harm you, but your lawn could be in big trouble. These are fall armyworms. Their turning yards brown across the southeast. They pop ...

After Harvard freshmen reported a series of “horrifying” mouse sightings in their dorms last spring, Yard Operations implemented a series of pest management and prevention strategies over the summer.

Properly taking care of your yard requires more than just mowing your lawn every so often. (I wish it were that easy.) True yard care takes diligence and a comprehensive plan, especially during spring ...