Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and other brassicas frequently face pests such as cabbage loopers and cabbageworms. Establish a natural pest control by planting nasturtiums ...

The end of summer is the perfect time to get your fall garden situated right before hunkering down for the first frost. Companion planting — the practice of growing certain plants together for mutual ...

Some plants look beautiful and thrive better when grown together in pairs. Improved growth, pest control, and visual harmony are a few of the reasons why paired plants work well. Paired plants include ...

Rabbits! They are ravenous in the spring when greens like spinach and lettuce are just coming up. For years I kept them at bay with a simple 2-foot high chicken wire fence held in place with thin ...

Last fall, MOTHER EARTH NEWS launched our Organic Pest Control Survey to learn more about the best organic pest control methods — and the not-so-great methods — when it comes to limiting insect damage ...