Be sure to have them in your pots or your garden. Some of them are easy to grow, like basil. These can help repel those bugs ...

Imagine growing your food just once and enjoying fresh harvests for years to come. These 8 plants offer continuous yields, ...

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No matter the irrigation method, always water until the water penetrates all the way down to plant roots. After the ...

It's feared the accumulation of water and rising temperatures favour the mass hatching of larvae - and these conditions could ...

Too much or not enough water and never when your garden needs it. This is a common complaint of gardeners no matter where ...

IT can be tricky to get rid of pesky rate once they find their way into your garden. But that doesn’t mean you have to fork ...

By installing the right features in your yard, you can create an inviting home for these birds that, in turn, will keep your ...

Scientists turned discarded aloe vera waste peels into natural insecticides that may help protect crops, reduce pollution, and help your skin.

While citronella is one of the most well-known plants with pest-repelling abilities, it isn't the only one. For extra ...

A HOMEOWNER has revealed a 50p hack to rid pests from your garden, using a bathroom essential. With temperatures remaining ...

The rains are synonymous with mosquitoes and mosquito nets and ... pluck a few peppermint leaves from the plant and rub them on your exposed skin. This will do the trick. Peppermint has a lot ...