No one wants ticks in their yard. But when it comes to fending them off, plants are a great alternative to insecticides or harsh chemicals. Besides, ticks are so hardy that if an insecticide kills ...

If you love the cool, crisp, refreshing taste of mint in your lemonade or atop a summer salad, then you may be tempted to plant it in your garden. After all, this hardy perennial is easy to grow, and ...

The Hudson Valley is home to hardiness zones 6a through 7b, which provides a great climate for many deer-resistant plants. Deer are more likely to stay away from poisonous and fragrant plants, making ...

Deer are a major garden pest, especially for vulnerable plants like tomatoes. Fences can be effective but impractical due to cost, regulations, and deer's ability to find openings. Numerous deer ...

Sharing your yard with wildlife can be fun, especially when it comes to colorful birds and mischievous squirrels. However, there are some animals that you'd rather not share your outdoor space with, ...

The most obvious issue is that the deer eat many of the plants that we would like to grow in our gardens and landscape. Among the plants that deer usually don’t eat are Texas mountain laurel, viburnum ...

Pots of scented herbs on a brick patio with a metal watering can - sanddebeautheil/Shutterstock While the warm, balmy days of summer are excellent for enjoying some ...