But fear not, because nature has provided us with plants that possess powerful pest-repelling properties. By incorporating these plants into your garden, you can reduce your reliance on harmful ...

Catmint may not be quite the same as catnip, but for humans, it might be a wonderful addition to your flower bed. Here are ...

Pincushions are tall, delicate flowers in the landscape, but in spite of their looks, they're actually quite tough. Here are ...

One of the easiest ways to repel mice from your yard is by introducing something in your yard that scares them away - predators. This can be anything from owning a cat to growing plants for birds to ...

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

Some plant pairs will attract beneficial insects and pollinators to one another. Others, inversely, repel garden pests to prevent predatory insects from feasting ... “The more pollinators we have for ...

Our expert gardeners have put together the best plants for every season to provide nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinator insects. We grew many of these plants in our north London trials ...

The light lavender or blue flowers attract bees and ... also known to repel some pests. Alyssum flowers usually come in white or light purple shades, which complement the colors of pincushion flowers.

Expect beautiful, bell-shaped blooms come May through June; depending on the cultivar. Perfect for adorning rock gardens and rain gardens or for use as border plants or as a focal point in your ...