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

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

Your garden can be a natural pest control system with a few plants. This one, in particular, will also give your garden an ...

December is a great time to plant winter bulbs for the coming year - but all of these bulbs can be disturbed, especially by ...

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

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Odisha establishes armed police unit to protect Similipal Tiger Reserve, enhancing security and combating wildlife poaching ...

Pests often show specific behaviors or patterns during the winter months due to the changes in temperature, humidity, and ...

Scientists have figured out at least two ways to make plants glow in the dark, delivering a first step – albeit a somewhat ...

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 ...

The potent allspice oil, extracted from the Pimenta dioica plant, holds a secret power beyond its culinary prowess: it's a ...