Most homeowners know what a healthy lawn looks like. The challenge is understanding why their yard doesn't match that picture — and what it would actually take to get there.

Pests are a year-round problem in Florida. They can lay waste to a lawn or take out a garden seemingly overnight. Howard Jeffries will offer tips on dealing with insects, nematodes, weeds and ...

Leather jackets are the larvae of the crane fly, which resembles an overgrown mosquito when mature. These larvae have a cylindrical shape with a head that retracts into the thorax. The hungry larvae ...

Cooler temperatures may mean we’re not as bothered by bugs as we spend more time outside, but many cozy up and overwinter in the soil. There, they will complete a number of stages of their life cycles ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

White grubs, larvae of scarab beetles, remain underground for most of the year. Grubs feed on plant roots and may attract raccoons or skunks that dig up lawns. Detection requires digging; pest control ...