Raccoons may have a mischievous reputation, but these clever, masked bandits bring unexpected benefits to your yard. Far from being mere troublemakers, they’re nature’s little helpers, offering pest ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

Nalani Vaughn, owner of Fruitmommy Organic Solutions, watched as her crew of experienced pruners removed deadwood and branches from the grove of 15 mature navel and Valencia orange trees, survivors of ...

Fruit trees face their share of pests and diseases, but mealybugs are a particularly troublesome pest. These insects most commonly bother citrus trees or trees grown in greenhouses, but in some ...

Raccoons are one of the most successful species in North America. They range all the way from Canada to Panama and are found in all the lower 48 states. They’ve made themselves at home in our cities ...