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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.

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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 ...

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

Japan has a population of 125 million in a country the size of California; Tokyo alone has about 37 million people. By ...

During the holiday season, we find ourselves surrounded by numerous types of evergreens. We see them in either tree form or ...

Winter’s creeping in, and if you’re worried about your hydrangeas, you need to know this one crucial tip. It’s not about pruning, watering, or feeding – in fact, it’s all about doing ...