Since the time of the dinosaurs, cycad plants may have attracted insects using infrared light. It may be the world's oldest form of pollination.

Picture stepping outside and breathing in fresh, wonderful scents, without swatting away bugs every few minutes. Some plants naturally keep insects at bay, letting you enjoy your outdoor space in ...

Everyone loves a garden that smells amazing, but nobody enjoys swatting at bugs while trying to relax outside. If you want to fill your outdoor space with fresh, inviting scents and still keep pests ...

There are many plants that are likely to attract ants into your garden, from fruit and oak trees to gorgeous flowers that bring rainbow hues to your beds every single season. And while your first ...

Harvard researchers have discovered that cycads—one of the oldest living lineages of seed plants—heat up their reproductive organs to attract beetle pollinators and the insects possess infrared ...

The video explores the weirdest things that have triggered a Venus flytrap’s deadly snap. It reveals how insects aren’t the only victims caught inside its leafy jaws. Researchers break down the ...

Horticultural expert Melinda Myers shares her sure-fire tips on how to get rid of mealybugs and other scale insects on your houseplants.

There's an old saying that everything in Australia wants to eat you – and this apparently includes plants, with the island a global hotbed of carnivorous species. Now, scientists have made a ...

American holly is an iconic plant associated with winter holiday festivities. Following are questions I have received about ...

Carpenter bees bore into a variety of wood sources. But, as they tunnel, do they eat the wood, or are they doing something else?

Every week there are certain things that always go into my shopping basket – berries, dark chocolate and beans to name but a few. I know it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of having the same old ...

IF YOU’VE NOTICED an increase in pest pressure in the garden over the past few years, you’re not alone. Warming temperatures mean that all sorts of insects are more likely to survive the winters and ...