How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? There's actually a much better question for gardeners to be asking: Namely, what's the difference between woodchucks and ...

Ladybugs (also known as lady beetles) are insects that are good for your yard. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening question? The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County can help.

I have noticed chewed and discolored leaves on my shrubs but I don’t find any bugs. What could be causing this damage? It could be that you are not looking at the right time or the right place. Or the ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In late August, there is a vast assortment of insect action in our gardens, and it is worth a listen and a watch to see what is happening. The cicadas are ...

Insects that eat leaves create different kinds of damage. While you will not always see the bug that's doing the eating, you will almost certainly notice the destruction. Here's how to identify the ...

Your garden is thriving—lush greens, budding blooms, maybe even a tomato or two on the vine. Then you spot something crawling on the leaves. Panic sets in. Is it eating your plants? Should you spray?

Insect pests in your garden can be a challenge, especially if you're trying not to use pesticides. Installing insect netting ...

Something is eating what looks like jagged holes in the leaves of my vegetables. What can I do about this organically? CK This time of year, there are a lot of insects out there feeding on our plants.