Raccoons may have a mischievous reputation, but these clever, masked bandits bring unexpected benefits to your yard. Far from ...

Learn how leaf piles, dead stems, and natural shelters support overwintering insects and animals in your backyard.

A gopher infestation spreads fast, damaging lawns, gardens, and even irrigation systems. The best way to stop it is with early detection, prevention, and targeted removal strategies like traps and ...

To keep squirrels out of bird feeders, using bird seed coated in hot pepper oil is an effective solution. When using pepper-treated seed, wear gloves and avoid making your own mixture to prevent ...

Marcus Foligno of the Minnesota Wild has called his team "mellow and vanilla." Patrick Smith / Getty Images ST. PAUL, Minn. — It’s pretty rare for an NHL team to have a “must-win” game on Nov. 1, but ...

With their prominent “bandit” masks, furry ringed tails, and stout bodies with a waddling walk, raccoons are easy to spot. These mammals are found across North America, residing in every kind of ...

Deciding whether to rake leaves depends on your property type and gardening goals. Leaving leaves on the ground provides shelter for insects and recycles nutrients into the soil. Thick layers of wet ...

If you’ve ever stepped outside to find your newly planted flowerbeds dug up or your vegetable patch ravaged, you will know my pain. From curious foxes to marauding squirrels, the destruction wrought ...

Animals like squirrels, chipmunks, and deer often thwart gardeners' efforts by digging up or eating flowering bulbs. To deter digging pests, gardeners can use chicken wire, plant more bulbs than ...