I replanted some of my containers last week, swapping out dead pansies for petunias, which will better withstand the heat as summer progresses. As I removed the spent plants from their pots, a swarm ...

Ants may seem harmless, but when they invade a garden, they disrupt plant health, encourage pest infestations, and even damage soil structure. While some ants play a role in the ecosystem, certain ...

"The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns," poet Kahlil Gibran once wrote. But what if the rose is growing amidst... ants? Yuck! While roses are one of the most popular additions to home ...

In a recent column on child safety in the garden, I mentioned getting rid of fire ant mounds in play areas. As a result, I’ve gotten a few questions on controlling fire ants, which can inflict painful ...

Here’s what to do if you find ants in your house. Maybe you’ve spotted a single ant wandering around on the kitchen floor, or perhaps there’s a trail of them marching across the counter. Regardless, ...