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

Some plants produce chemicals that repel insects or make them less attractive to pests. Others have physical structures that prevent pests from feeding or laying eggs on them. Understanding how ...

Extracted from the Nepeta cataria plant, catnip oil is gaining popularity as a natural insect repellent. This article ...

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.

Wormwood oil is a potent natural repellent for pests such as aphids, cabbage loopers, and flea beetles. Simply mix ten drops ...

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

Ornamental plants are a beautiful part of the holiday. Like many plants in our gardens and landscapes, some can be poisonous.

Bees are always attracted to the purple flower of the rosemary. Photo / Steven McNicholl Someone mentioned to me the other ...

Slugs can quickly destroy a gardener's hard work if left alone, but there is an easy and natural method to stop them from ...