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

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 ...

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

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.

Huang (transliteration), who lived at the block for 29 years, claimed that while that neighbour in his 60s often has "weird" antics, what was unbearable this time round was that the "mysterious liquid ...

Holly is a graduate medical biochemist with an enthusiasm for making science interesting, fun and accessible.

Among the newly designated endangered species are an aquatic bird in Canada's north, a kind of moss described as "extremely rare," a spiky, grass-like plant ... a goldmine for insects, with ...

Beautyberry shrubs are native to the Southeast, but you also can find new cultivars, or cultivated varieties, to plant in your garden. Beautyberries have tiny flowers in the summer, but their real ...

While scientific studies have found no evidence of plants that repel mosquitoes, some shrubs are thought to be effective in preventing ... is the best way to kill these flying insects in and around ...

The inherent fragrance of cedar tree wood and its ability to repel insects make it a preferred choice for equipping wardrobes and closets. Nevertheless, the plethora of cedar products available in ...