Don't spray blindly. Learn how to identify the insects, weeds, and animals causing damage to your home garden.

From cuddly yet troublesome critters to home-wrecking insects and visitors who much on your plants, lavender can help repel a wide range of pests.

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For gardeners, each planting season is an opportunity for a fresh start. Seed packets become sprouted greens, and soon enough, dreams of plump tomatoes, plentiful peppers, and bountiful blooms start ...