*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Rose diseases commonly encountered in the St. Louis area include black spot, powdery mildew and rose rosette. Black spot is ...

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 ...

Here are this month's questions from Houston-area gardeners: Q: We recently took down a pine tree and had the stump ground down. May I use the remains as mulch for my flowerbeds? I am not sure if pine ...

There are nearly 1 million known insect species on Earth, and just 2% of these insects are harmful to plants, animals or humans. Managing insects in the vegetable garden and home landscape requires an ...

Diatomaceous earth is a natural pest control agent used to control various insects. Experts agree it is somewhat effective against stink bugs, but not the best option. Instead, prevention and ...

Boric acid is a mineral found widely in nature, from seawater to soil. But when we talk about boric acid for bugs, we’re referring to a chemical compound mined and refined from boron-rich deposits ...