Snails and slugs dislike sand, lime, and ashes, so the next time you have a wood braai, apply ash to the base of plants under threat.

Dusting your houseplants is crucial to their health and ability to flourish. The easy task, performed occasionally, promotes ...

wash them off plants with a powerful spray of water or cut off and throw away the infected areas of the plant. Horticultural oil, insecticidal soap, and neem oil are all effective, non-toxic pest ...

But after using an indoor garden for three years, I’m a convert. It’s really useful as insurance that I’ll always have fresh herbs — it’s like a tiny farmers’ market stand in my ...

But be aware that the edges must be secured to keep pests from reaching your plants. Use boards, rocks, or landscaping staples to hold down the fabric. Insecticidal soap works by using fatty acids to ...

Companion planting strategies focus on attracting and supporting beneficial insects that prey on common garden pests. By providing food and shelter for these beneficials gardeners can encourage ...

Gardeners are being encouraged to place a bar of soap in their gardens this winter - but not for cleanliness purposes. Despite the common association of summer with garden pests, the winter months ...

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By Jancee Dunn I was on the phone with a friend the other day, and because I can’t sit still, I started to dust the leaves on my sprawling bird of paradise plant. This is nice, I thought ...

make the allergy worse”. You should also avoid humidifiers in the bedroom if you’re struggling with the pests, as “humidifiers would raise the ambient humidity”. As a result, they would ...