Hate cats invading your yard? These are the plants they dislike, to help you protect your garden and maintain a feline-free ...

Companion planting is ideal for deterring pests, as certain plants release chemicals that repel insects. As before, if you plant marigolds, you can attract ladybugs, but the smell of the marigolds ...

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Companion planting involves pairing plants together in the garden that will assist each other in some way. For example, basil ...

An expert has suggested planting "offensive and repulsive" plants to deter rats instead of setting potentially harmful traps. Jordan Foster, a pest control specialist at Fantastic Pest Control ...

Instead of harming the rats, plants that are “offensive” and “repulsive” to the pests can deter them. These are great alternatives to traps as they won’t harm any animal in the garden.

Hold off on recycling those old metal containers - with basic DIY skills and a bit of ingenuity, you can find plenty of uses ...

GIVING your home and garden a makeover may be on your list of New Year’s resolutions. And if you are looking to tackle your ...

They’re among 22 animals and plants that were newly named to the list following an update in 2024, joining a total of 453 species. Each species on the list is categorized as endangered ...

But after using an indoor garden for three years, I’m a convert. It’s really useful as insurance that I’ll always have fresh herbs — it’s like a tiny farmers’ market stand in my ...