Gardeners are being urged to scatter orange peel in their gardens in order to keep out a common prowling pest. Cats are ...

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

Additionally, certain plants and scents are known to repel rats. Ash Read, founder of Indoor Plants ... It's crucial to note ...

Citrus peels, especially orange, came highly recommended by the group as an effective repellant. Julie Crawey shared her ...

One man took to social media to ask for help after his neighbour's cats used his garden as their toilet - and gardeners were ...

You can soak cotton wool balls in pineapple juice and leave them around the house near to where mice or rats are likely to ...

The holiday season is a perfect time to showcase your favorite Christmas blooms, but are amaryllis plants poisonous to cats?

Rats and mice can be a problem in homes during the winter months, but there are some natural smells that you can use to repel ...

Before you reach for your mozzie spray to share with your pets, there are A few important things to know, including that some ...

QVC's Gardening Expert Richard Jackson advised: "Keep cats off your seedlings and young plants with cheap tea bags. Spray old ...

Ferns come with an inbuilt defence mechanism, namely their large, leathery leaves covered in fine hairs that deter slugs due ...

You can also sprinkle cedar chips around your garden or cat's bedding to deter fleas from entering the home. Oregano oil is best used heavily diluted. While it contains a natural ingredient called ...