Roses look beautiful, smell fantastic, and come in a plethora of sizes and colors, it is no surprise that they are backyard heroes year-after-year. Unfortunately, there are lots of pests out there ...

No matter how much care you give your plants, pests and diseases are a common challenge. If you're looking for a natural, effective solution, consider neem oil. Used to control fungal diseases and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — On this edition of Weekend ...

In a perfect world, a rose garden would have no pests. This is wishful thinking and is never going to happen. So, the second-best option in a rose garden is that the pests be easy to spot. “Plain view ...

Flour can be used to deter pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and beetles. “Simply dust a light layer over leaves in the morning when plants are slightly damp from dew,” says Sara Rubens, certified ...

One of the most controversial balancing acts facing gardeners is the use of pesticides. Chemical control of insects first surfaced in the early 19th century, when a mix of lime or wood ashes and ...

The fresh tang of a juicy lemon is a welcome complement to sweet or savory recipes. But what do you do with leftover peels and rinds? During gardening season, you can put them to good use in your ...

This natural pesticide can be used for indoor and outdoor gardens. No matter how much care you give your plants, pests and diseases are a common challenge. If you're looking for a natural, effective ...

WGN's Tim Joyce dives right into the Weekend Gardening mailbag this week and answers some viewer questions on what could be eating your rose bush leaves, and how to properly put together a vinegar ...