Using plants to repel wasps is a natural and effective way to keep them out of your garden without harsh chemicals. All the ...

Scientists have figured out at least two ways to make plants glow in the dark, delivering a first step – albeit a somewhat ...

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

Pests often show specific behaviors or patterns during the winter months due to the changes in temperature, humidity, and ...

Rock trumpets (Mandevilla macrosiphon) are beautiful flowers that don't enjoy cold or wind. Here are some companion plants to ...

The potent allspice oil, extracted from the Pimenta dioica plant, holds a secret power beyond its culinary prowess: it's a ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

Plants don’t have lungs to inhale and exhale the air that blows around them, but they do, in their own way, ‘breathe’ in and out oxygen and carbon dioxide. Here you can discover how plants carry out ...

Just open up the kitchen window, pick some lettuce and tomatoes, and you’ve got a salad dinner ready to go. Container gardens add great visual appeal, are easy to move, and provide easy access to ...

These plants clothe walls and supports in foliage and flowers. Climbers cling on using tendrils, twining stems, stem roots or sticky pads, while wall shrubs need to be tied to supports. Plants can be ...