Ficus plants, known for their lush foliage and elegant appearance, are popular choices for both indoor and outdoor gardening.

When cold weather sets in, it's tempting to assume pest problems go into hibernation along with the garden. Unfortunately, winter doesn't drive pests away. As temperatures drop, many insects and ...

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“Insect herbivores have long been known to accumulate plant defense metabolites from their diet as defenses against their own enemies,” she said in a study recently published in PNAS. “However, as ...