Snails and slugs dislike sand, lime, and ashes, so the next time you have a wood braai, apply ash to the base of plants under threat.

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

Insects and mites can rapidly develop into high populations on indoor plants. Many are quite small and go unnoticed until a ...

Rock trumpets (Mandevilla macrosiphon) are beautiful flowers that don't enjoy cold or wind. Here are some companion plants to ...

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

Using plants to repel wasps is a natural and effective way to keep them out of your garden without harsh chemicals. All the ...

Morning glories and bamboo are often considered nuisance plants. But according to columnist Joyce Bupp, one person's garden ...

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They were subsequently weighed on an electronic analytical balance. Following that, we averaged the fruit’s dry weight for each tree. We also evaluated aromatic plants’ growth. We measured the height ...

Deer can damage your garden. Follow this advice to deter deer. Find ideas for homemade deer repellent and deer-resistant ...

From the time of the Renaissance forward, these fortresses were renovated into elegant mansions complete with gardens, turrets, and other architectural flourishes. The Latin “castellum” refers to a ...