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 ...

We've compiled a list of plants with fragrant foliage that have been known, either anecdotally or scientifically, to repel mosquitos and other bothersome insects. Some are herbs with multiple uses, ...

Marigolds are beautiful flowers that not only liven up gardens but also repel nematodes, aphids, and mosquitoes with their signature smell. By planting marigolds around vegetable patches or flower ...

Nasturtiums can also be used to suppress weeds and control pests on melon vines, but that’s not the only reason to try out ...

He said: "Pests are an unavoidable part of gardening, but there are plenty of ways to protect your plants, and your hard work ...

Some things just work well together. Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs. Wine and cheese. And when we step out of the ...

The best way to use sage to repel mosquitoes is to dry ... without being attacked by the pesky insects, pluck a few peppermint leaves from the plant and rub them on your exposed skin.

Grow French marigolds among tomatoes. Marigolds emit a strong odour that will repel greenfly and blackfly. Grow sage with carrots or plants in the cabbage family to ward off pests. Both have ...