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

Ultimately, I settled on two zappers (indoor and outdoor), some citronella candles, and the humble mosquito coil, a staple of every suburban backyard despite being largely useless. Impossible to ...

full fuchsia-lavender blooms that have a 55- to 85-petal count. The bush is upright and tall for a miniature. The strongly fragrant citrus and fruity blooms grow on medium-short stems. The dark ...

Back in the lab, she glued those mosquitos to little paper strips. "We started calling them mosquito lollipops because it was just like this mosquito flying around at the end of the stick," she says.

One homeowner gave an easy tip for keeping annoying flies at bay using a common plant. Brown says the oils of the basil ... to deter pests rather than more noxious products. Oils like citronella are ...

An amaryllis is the perfect plant if you're looking for a vibrant way to add a pop of colour to your home this Christmas. These striking flowers, with their trumpet-shaped blooms in reds ...

Poinsettia plants, along with other flowers and foliage, will be sold at the Albuquerque Garden Center’s Holiday Craft & Plant Fair. Courtesy of Janet Dooley Facebook ...

We've already established why planting tulip bulbs too shallow can stunt their growth, but can you plant bulbs too deep? 'Yes, to a point,' says head gardener David. 'But you’re better off planting ...

The agency has also listed several natural ingredients as minimum-risk pesticides, including oils from: citronella cedar ... effective at repelling mosquitoes. Plus, lavender is usually considered ...