If ants are causing a serious pest problem in your home, try one of these popular methods for deterring ants without the need ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Nick Blackmer is a ...

Dear Master Gardener: What are some easy indoor plants that will brighten these dark winter days and nights? Is there any research about houseplants being beneficial? Answer: Green plants and flowers ...

Trees are vital to life on Earth. They absorb carbon dioxide and release the oxygen that sustains us, anchor soil to prevent erosion and landslides, and act as natural water filters—providing clean ...

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You could take a trip to an automatic car wash and pay an arm and a leg to have your ride soaped, brushed, and rinsed. Or, you can use items you probably already have at home to clean up your car for ...

Casey Gallagher, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Denver. Castor oil, which comes from the Ricinus communis plant, is ...

A toxic tour of the high-security facility with more than a hundred plants that could kill you. “Look, don’t touch” is the motto at Alnwick’s poison garden in Northumberland, unless you’re a ...

ATTLEBORO — The city council voted not to ban the use of rat poison in a 6-5 vote Tuesday evening. For months, there has been debate over a potential ban on rodenticides for all city-owned property, ...

A new review of recent studies shows that chimpanzees use some of the same medicinal plants as humans. In Uganda, the great apes have been observed applying plants with known beneficial phytochemicals ...

Scientists have used artificial intelligence to upgrade plant immune systems, potentially revolutionizing how crops like tomatoes and potatoes can defend against harmful bacteria. By reengineering ...

Poison oak poses rising risk as heat and CO2 boost its spread and toxicity. Poodle-dog bush causes severe skin rashes; avoid areas recovering from fire. Common yard plants like lilies and tulips can ...