Years ago, I found myself engaged in horticultural combat with a marauding band of suburban raccoons. They apparently had a committee meeting one winter and decided that, as a group, their primary ...

Just because snow is covering the ground doesn’t mean your plants and trees are safe from deer or rabbits. Although these creatures often do the worst damage to plants during the growing season, in ...

Nature is a beautiful thing, but sometimes it can wreak havoc on a garden. Insects and wildlife have to eat, of course, and when we lay out a veritable buffet, who can blame them for gorging ...

Conflicts between gardeners and local wildlife are inevitable as humans expand into animal habitats. Choosing animal-resistant plants, such as certain vegetables and herbs, can help protect your ...