Mixing garlic and water in a spray bottle acts as a strong repellent for slugs and snails. When applying this method, use ...

Companion planting ideas are a brilliant, humane way to prevent squirrels and will actually contribute more beautiful plants to your garden, where barriers can be an eyesore. ‘T ...

Saving the leftovers of a popular fruit could be the answer to your gardening woes if you have slugs eating your plants and ...

Gardening expert Liam Cleary of Old Railway Line Garden Centre has the perfect natural solution to protect your plants and keep pests at arm's length. Cleary explained: “Pests are an unavoidable ...

The green-fingered pro has used organic methods at King Charles ' beloved garden, Highgrove House, and it's likely these same ...

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Mining bees are solitary insects that sometimes nest in large aggregations." To get started on planting your bee-friendly ...

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's how to deal with them. Do ...

Here, he highlights six often-misunderstood garden critters that contribute significantly to a thriving ecosystem. Despite ...

Cultural tip: Avoid overfertilizing roses with water-soluble, nitrogen-based fertilizers, which prompts overgrowth of ...

Mexican bean beetles treat bean plants like an all you can eat buffet. These small beetles are sometimes ... The aromatic ...