Scabies is a skin problem caused by tiny bugs called mites. These mites are so small that you can’t see them without a ...

Chiggers are microscopic so tiny that theyre almost invisible but theres nothing small about the effect of their bite, which causes major itching and discomfort. Sometimes called harvest mites or red ...

Buying a poinsettia? Learn how to choose the freshest, longest-lasting plant with simple tips from a horticulturist.

The belief that poinsettias are poisonous is just one of many myths and misconceptions about this most popular of holiday ...

But I have to admit something: A little bit of Texas frightens me. A friend invited me to visit his 1,500-acre ranch in southeast Texas a few weeks ago. I live in the suburbs of New Jersey, where ...

Buying a poinsettia? Learn how to choose the freshest, longest-lasting plant with simple tips from a horticulturist.

Rising temperatures have contributed to the reemergence of the devastating looper caterpillars in many tea gardens.

This month and next, local nurseries offer a nice variety of cyclamen. The bright hues of white, pink, red and lavender flowers cheer up patios and porches. Cyclamen even make nice houseplants if ...

There are several causes of yellowing on indoor plants' leaves, but if you know what else to check for, you can determine ...

To find the Crimson Kimono, you have to visit Mother Daughter trees across Teshio Ridge and follow the red Yuki Mushi bugs to discover lost journal entries. The first Mother Daughter tree is right ...

Q Any advice on controlling chiggers? When I work in the yard, they eat me alive unless I wear long pants. My wife does not garden and is rarely bitten.