It's spring, so there's a good chance carpenter bees are boring holes, making a nest in your home or deck. Before you take any action, read this first.

The house sparrow is considered an invasive bird in many areas, causing damage and problems for native species. So what can you do to discourage them from invading your back yard and feeders? We have a few helpful strategies.

Yech! Love bugs are in the air, in your home, and on your car. Try this "Love Bug Spray" and other natural solutions to get rid of these annoying (and gross) pests!

Before synthetic pesticides, plants had all the answers to our gardening dilemmas. These two DIY pest control sprays are made from ingredients found right in your garden!

If it feels like hungry deer make a beeline to your garden every year, try planting these beautiful flowers and plants they tend to avoid.

Gardening is a great spring activity, but it's a tough job. Many people make these common gardening mistakes which can derail all that hard work. See the list and set yourself up for a successful healthy garden!

Got mice or voles invading your garden? Attract an efficient predator. Set up an owl nesting box and get superior pest control without toxic chemicals!

Voles, also known as field mice or meadow mice, can be a huge problem for gardeners. These early fall strategies can prevent a vole infestation without chemicals.

Nature provides many of the ingredients you need for health and well being. Be sure to include these natural healers in your home herbal remedy kit.

Fresh eggs are the most obvious benefit of keeping a small flock of backyard chickens. But the benefits of raising chickens reach farther than that—they also make excellent garden assistants. Here's how chickens can provide benefits to your garden during all four seasons.