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.

It’s a little sad to see your plants struggling because of pests, especially if you’ve put a lot of time and effort into growing them. If you’re worried about the risks of using chemicals to fend off ...

Identify common garden insects with these garden bugs’ pictures and descriptions and become an expert bug identifier. I never use pesticides in my gardens. To do so would interfere with the life ...

In last week’s article, I focused on weeds as unwanted garden guests. This week, we’ll focus on insect pests, and next week, diseases. As you know, many insect pests may affect garden plants. Since I ...

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 ...

Backyard Farmer will give some insect identification tips and more This week on Backyard Farmer we get some insect identification tips and hear about a young boy’s passion for gardening. In addition ...

Managing pests and diseases can be a particularly tricky piece of the vegetable farming puzzle, and can leave growers with more questions than answers. For many, there’s that on ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite inhabiting nearly every corner of the planet, many of the most common insect species ...

Getting rid of bugs in your vegetable garden naturally starts with prevention and simple care. Check your plants often so you ...

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 ...

You’ve poured your heart, time, and energy into cultivating a beautiful garden. You’ve planted seeds, nurtured sprouts, and watched your plants grow. But just as you’re about to enjoy the fruits of ...

Warm spring temperatures can bring insects that like to feed on tender buds and leaves of hydrangeas. Learn how to identify and control six pests that can destroy your hydrangeas in the spring.