How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? There's actually a much better question for gardeners to be asking: Namely, what's the difference between woodchucks and ...

Insects that eat leaves create different kinds of damage. While you will not always see the bug that's doing the eating, you will almost certainly notice the destruction. Here's how to identify the ...

I have noticed chewed and discolored leaves on my shrubs but I don’t find any bugs. What could be causing this damage? It could be that you are not looking at the right time or the right place. Or the ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Ladybugs (also known as lady beetles) are insects that are good for your yard. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County can help.

These insects may be tiny, but they can cause big damage in your garden. Here's how to identify and control the little bugs that are eating your garden leaves. Psyllids are minute insects that are ...

It’s the beginning of 2025 and the cusp of another year of gardening. Gardening has seasons where plants grow best, flowers bloom, vegetables provide their fruit, and pests invade your garden. Many of ...

Something is eating what looks like jagged holes in the leaves of my vegetables. What can I do about this organically? CK This time of year, there are a lot of insects out there feeding on our plants.