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

Pincushions are tall, delicate flowers in the landscape, but in spite of their looks, they're actually quite tough. Here are ...

Scientific research has proven that if we avoid deep tillage, don’t use chemical pesticides and fertilisers, and create ...

and peppermint have all been shown to effectively repel insects. Research on whether it’s safe to spray vinegar (diluted acetic acid) on plants is limited, and mixed. For instance, a 2022 study ...

Additionally, certain plants and scents are known to repel rats. Ash Read, founder of Indoor Plants ... Carlos Garcia, son of ...

While you'll find that there are optimal lemongrass companions in the garden, there are, at the same time, several plants to avoid planting near your zesty herb too – the outcome can mean poor plant ...

If you're looking for natural ways to deter rats and other pests from your garden, it might be worth considering growing ...

Companion planting is the practice of growing different plant species together for mutual or one-sided benefits. It can also ...

One of the easiest ways to repel mice from your yard is by introducing something in your yard that scares them away - predators. This can be anything from owning a cat to growing plants for birds to ...