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The oil of citronella has long been touted as a mosquito repellent. That said, does growing the plant in your garden do ...

The last week of December is time to check your overwintering plants to see if they need just a bit of water, those geraniums stored in the garage, the dahlia tubers tucked away and abutilon shoved ...

Wait for mild winter weather then dig a wide, deep hole for your new hellebore. Hellebores hate to be transplanted as they ...

We spoke to two gardening experts on ways to attract birds to the garden without a birdhouse, including native plants, ...

Certain body odors do seem to attract mosquitos. Research shows that odors associated with both sweat and lactic acid, which you produce when you exercise, can draw these blood-sucking bugs.

These sturdy insects reproduce quickly and are very challenging to eliminate, since they're attracted to common food items like bread and produce. With fruit flies, an ounce of prevention is worth ...

But in the meantime, I’ve created a greenhouse of sorts in our basement. Kinzler overwinters about 100 geraniums under lights in their basement. A number of years ago in our somewhat rustic ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

A boys leg bitten by a mosquito/iStock/Pitsanu Jaroenpipitaphorn Summer brings an abundance of insects, many of which can bite, causing annoyance and pain. Mosquito bites can irritate both adults ...

But before you reach for your mozzie spray to share with your pets, there are a few important things to know, including that some human insect repellents are toxic to cats and dogs. Are mosquito ...