BYDV was a major topic at last week’s Irish Tillage and Land Use Society’s winter conference. Conor Kehoe reports.

Most plants can tolerate a low to moderate population of aphids without noticeable damage. On some plants, however, large numbers of aphids can distort foliage and flowers and stunt plant growth.

Over 80% of homes in the United Kingdom have a garden or backyard. It’s vital to know how to fight off common pests like aphids, caterpillars, slugs, and rabbits, which can harm your plants. Instead ...

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Studies suggest citronella helps repel mosquitoes, as well as fleas, aphids, mites ... bug sprays can help keep bugs away from your plants. However, others, like cinnamon essential oil, may ...

Discover the five herbs Martha Stewart grows and the best companion plants for them. Boost your gardening skills and culinary ...

Marigolds, for example, repel aphids and nematodes while smothering weeds that threaten lemongrass' longevity ... and you'll have plentiful stock to use in the kitchen or in your medicine cabinet, ...

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