A yard with flowery trees and green bushes - Dejavu Designs/Getty Images Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are ...

Finding a snake in the garden can be a terrifying experience for many, and avoiding these slithery guests requires some ...

Personally, I love snakes, but many people can't say the same. Whether you like them or not, they play a beneficial role in your garden's ecosystem (if you want to keep your plants, anyway). This ...

My niece Angie and I were sitting on my deck when she calmly asked, “Is that a stick or snake in your shrub?” Sure enough a large garter snake was just hanging out in the branches sunning itself. They ...

Q: Are you having a Master Gardener class this fall? A: Yes! It will be on a new night, Thursdays, starting Aug. 16. It is for 12 weeks and runs 6-9 p.m. The cost is $150 per person. The first class ...

Pennsylvania residents are spread across the commonwealth from the cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with the majority living rurally or semi-rurally. I guess in my case I live semi-rurally with a ...

Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are common backyard guests, though their clandestine nature can make it a bit hard ...