Reduce the type of cover that’s attractive to snakes. Store firewood up off the ground and away from the house, says Mengak.

A snake in the garden—for many people, that’s initially a moment of shock. But in most cases, there’s no need to worry. In Germany, most native snakes are completely harmless, extremely shy, and ...

Readers ask about snakes in their homes and gardens. Learn to identify common snakes like ratsnakes and watersnakes.

The picture of a snake emerging from a basket and moving in time with the sound of a flute is among the most universally ...

Knowing how to unclog a drain is helpful when, inevitably, one of your drains isn't flowing as well as it used to. Drains can clog from dirt buildup, soap scum, skin flakes, hair, and other waste. And ...

Five episodes of beautifully narrated natural history. Here's how to watch "Secret Garden" online for free, on TV and from anywhere in the world on Sun, April 5 ...

A Durban man had a close encounter with a venomous snake when he tried to fix the pump for a pond in his garden. On Friday night, as he placed both his hands in the box that houses the pump, he saw a ...

Help this tropical houseplant live for decades.

Rabbits love tender stems, flowers, and vegetables and can destroy a young garden overnight. Learn more about rabbit behavior ...

Somewhere in a gleaming bank headquarters: marble floors, mahogany desks, framed ISO certificates on every wall, a data ...

Healthy ecosystems: The Men’s Garden Club hosts a presentation with Sonoma County Master Gardener Suzanne Clarke on “Nature’s Remix — How All the Pieces Fit Together” at 6:30 p.m. April 14 at the ...