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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 ...

Oregano (Origanum spp.) is one of my must-grow herbs due to its versatility in the kitchen and low maintenance in the garden.

Huang (transliteration), who lived at the block for 29 years, claimed that while that neighbour in his 60s often has "weird" antics, what was unbearable this time round was that the "mysterious liquid ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Plants are vital to healthy ...

Companion planting is the practice of growing different plant species together for mutual or one-sided benefits. It can also ...

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Scientific research has proven that if we avoid deep tillage, don’t use chemical pesticides and fertilisers, and create ...

Instead of discarding used tea leaves, they can be repurposed in several beneficial ways, such as fertilizing plants, ...