The licorice-like scent of petunias is enough to turn off many an insect including aphids, hornworms and squash bugs. The ...

Warm and wet weather can mean more mosquito biting and breeding, including the ones that can carry diseases that make you sick. Your only protection against mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry ...

Morning glories and bamboo are often considered nuisance plants. But according to columnist Joyce Bupp, one person's garden ...

Keeping bugs out of your garden can feel like a constant battle, especially if you want to avoid using harsh chemicals. Luckily, nature has its own ways of maintaining balance. By using natural ...

Oregano (Origanum spp.) is one of my must-grow herbs due to its versatility in the kitchen and low maintenance in the garden.

Before you reach for your mozzie spray to share with your pets, there are a few important things to know, including that some ...

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

These big-leaf indoor plants are amongst the most effortless styling accessories and can give your interior scheme a ...

There's a simple household item gardeners are being urged to use this winter - and it will help protect your plants from ...

Water features and ponds in your garden are where you’ll often find mosquitoes ... While scientific studies have found no evidence of plants that repel mosquitoes, some shrubs are thought to be ...

Whether you're on a run or sitting on your patio, it's important to protect your exposed skin from pesky insects. We tested more than 20 bug repellents in the muggy, buggy South Florida heat.

Instead of discarding used tea leaves, they can be repurposed in several beneficial ways, such as fertilizing plants, ...