In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of pest-repelling plants. You'll learn which pests each plant can fend off, the best practices for growing and maintaining these plants ...

There are many benefits to growing spearmint in your garden or in your kitchen. Spearmint is very commonly used in toothpaste and in gum because of its light, cool, refreshing taste. It’s also ...

Rats will be more likely to come into gardens from November to begin preparing for winter which means they will chew on ...

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

Potted plants are an excellent way to add color and beauty to your space. Growing your plants in containers makes it easy to ...

Wormwood oil, derived from the Artemisia absinthium plant, holds potent properties extending far beyond its historical ...

Extracted from the Nepeta cataria plant, catnip oil is gaining popularity as a natural insect repellent. This article ...

Alliums. Image by PantherMediaSeller via Depositphotos. Alliums (Allium spp.) are not just visually striking; they’re also incredibly effective at repelling pests. These plants emit a potent ...

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.

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

As far as volunteer jobs go, this would have to be one of the more unusual. For about two hours every week, the Squishy Vols, as they're known, meet for some meditative manual labour to squish ...

Barrenwort is a lovely ground cover that grows well in the shade of large trees. Add some companion plants to make the space ...