Aphids can reproduce rapidly ... The post These Common Garden Plants Attract Dangerous Pests appeared first on The Garden Magazine.
Nasturtiums are truly a gardener's delight, offering a vibrant splash of color and a host of benefits that make them a ...
Another telltale sign is the presence of a sticky substance on the leaves, known as honeydew, which aphids produce as waste. This honeydew can attract ants or lead to a black sooty mold, further ...
One of the best ways to lure hummingbirds to your garden is by growing flowers they love. Learn how to harvest your own seeds ...
As Dominique demonstrates, start with a large pot to plant your tomatoes in. Place the tomato plant in the middle and plant ...
To start a chaste tree from seed, collect and extract the seed from mature fruit in the fall. Plant it in a container filled ...
Companion planting involves pairing plants together in the garden that will assist each other in some way. For example, basil ...
Its vibrant purple flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This plant thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil, making it an easy-to-grow favourite for Mediterranean ...
Edible flowers flourish in fertile soil with excellent drainage. Start by checking your soil's pH level; most edible blooms ...
Bananas: Bananas protect your roses from aphids ... Bananas also attract birds and butterflies, so hang some out on a bird feeder. Companion planting for pest control Plants with strongly aromatic ...
Phytoplasma uses SAP54 protein to alter plant defences Female insects prefer infected plants with male presence Parasite transmission linked to plant-insect interactions ...
Hoverflies love to feed on caterpillars, aphids, and scale insects, so if you want to attract some into your vegetable garden, their favourite treats are dill, alyssum, yarrow, and lavender.