Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
17 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
How to identify snake eggs in your gardenDiscovering snake eggs in your garden can be surprising. These eggs are soft and leathery, unlike bird eggs. They are usually found in clut...
16 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Voles V/S moles: The lawn damage clue most homeowners get wrongHomeowners often confuse mole and vole lawn damage. Moles tunnel underground, creating mounds. Voles create surface runways and gnaw on pla...
13 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Bark piled against trunks can quietly shorten a tree’s life, experts warnGardeners are warned about a common landscaping mistake. Piling mulch high against tree trunks, called 'mulch volcanoes,' can damage trees....
13 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Putting Up an Owl Box Sounds Smart, But Here’s What Most People MissBarn owls are natural pest controllers, but attracting them requires more than just a nest box. Wildlife experts emphasize that abundant pr...
10 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Why hummingbird experts say feeder placement matters more in hot weatherHummingbird feeders can become dangerous in heat. Temperatures above 100°F affect bird health. Wrapping feeders in aluminum foil reflects s...
08 May, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Why Ladybugs Suddenly Take Over Your Home Every FallLady beetles, often seen as garden helpers, can become unwelcome guests indoors. These insects seek shelter in homes during autumn. While b...
05 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
What Snake Holes in Your Yard Actually Look Like, And Which Ones to Worry AboutSnakes do not dig their own burrows, instead utilizing tunnels made by other animals. Identifying these "borrowed homes" involves looking f...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Your Kitchen Trash Might Be the Secret Ingredient Your Garden NeedsGardeners can transform everyday kitchen waste into valuable plant food. Items like banana peels, eggshells, and coffee grounds offer essen...
13 Mar, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Plant these 10 herbs next to your tomatoes for a pest-free garden — no sprays neededProtect your tomato garden from pests naturally with herbs! Experts recommend planting aromatic herbs like basil, cilantro, and mint alongs...
28 Jul, 2025, 07.48 AM IST
This soap bar trick is going viral with gardeners — here’s why you should try it tooAs the weather warms, pests threaten gardens, prompting a search for safe solutions. A viral gardening hack suggests using ordinary soap to...
22 Jul, 2025, 11.43 PM IST
Andaman farmer 'Nariyal Amma' receives Padma Shri for innovative organic coconut plantationKamachi Chellammal, 'Nariyal Amma,' a 67-year-old farmer from Andaman, receives the Padma Shri for her innovative organic coconut plantatio...
26 Jan, 2024, 03.54 PM IST
Ladybugs: Why are ladybugs swarming houses this fall and how to get them out?If your house is under siege by a ladybug army, there are steps you can take keep them away without harming them.
25 Oct, 2023, 01.27 AM IST
How to grow fresh tomatoes at home in Kitchen garden or terraceTomatoes are a popular choice for home cultivation. Here is a complete guide that explains how to grow tomatoes successfully, starting from...
16 Jul, 2023, 11.22 AM IST
Centre to support incubation of new method developed by Kerala-based farmer to control pests in cashew gardensIn a statement, the agriculture ministry said, "A woman farmer from Kannur district of Kerala has come up with an innovative practice to de...
25 Oct, 2021, 08.19 PM IST
Tea planters apprehending very low second flush yieldAfter shattered output of high value first flush, now tea planters in northern WB are apprehending equally pathetic yield from second flush...
20 Apr, 2016, 05.15 PM IST
- Floods, pests spoil spoil Assam tea party
Production declines on untimely rains; poor transportation links add to woes.
27 Sep, 2007, 01.19 AM IST