Like dill, annual marigolds, especially French marigolds, are often grown as companion plants in food gardens to attract beneficial insects and keep pests at bay. Not only do these plants appeal to ...

IF you’re fed up with flies, ants and spiders inviting themselves into your home, fear not, we’ve got you covered. There’s ...

But mountain mint is a North American native that behaves much more politely in gardens and is every bit as tempting to beneficial insects as standard mint. Count on these perennial plants to ...

I'm a gardening expert – deter pests from eating vegetables by growing one plant nearby David Domoney has shared his latest gardening tips, from repelling aphids to growing fragrant flowers in ...

Picking the right companion plants for watermelon can deter pests, attract pollinators, and provide vital nutrients ...

Mint We love to add the refreshing, uplifting scent and taste of mint to our beverages and desserts during the summer—but according to our experts, pests like insects and mice do not share the ...

KEEPING your garden free from pests can be tricky if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. That’s why Morris Hankinson, ...

Stop using poisonous bait to get rid of rats as there is an easier and more natural way to stop these pesky rodents coming into your garden this summer.

With warm soil and just-warming air temperatures, June is the perfect time to get these annuals, herbs, and vegetables into ...

I'm not usually asked which plants I’d never grow in my garden; quite the opposite, in fact, as I spend my working week ...