Squirrels can be a major nuisance when it comes to bird feeders, but with a trip to the baking aisle of your local store, you ...

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 ...

‘You should also plant herbs like lavender or mint around your garden, as their strong scent deters crows and can help scare them away,’ says Henning Ingeman, another veterinarian at Neurogan Pets.

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

Infusing your yard with sunlight is a natural way to deter them from rudely entering your space. “ Trim large bushes, trees, ...

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

Many online sources claim that certain plants are natural tick repellents. But will growing them in your backyard really keep ...

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 ...

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

Members of the Aster and Symphyotrichum genera are long-beloved plants with a wide range of nativity across North America.

Cats and dogs should never eat mint. The oils in mint plants can cause diarrhea and vomiting in dogs, cats, and horses if consumed in large quantities. Furthermore, be aware that the oils from the ...

If you love the cool, crisp, refreshing taste of mint in your lemonade or atop a summer salad, then you may be tempted to plant it in your garden.After all, this hardy perennial is easy to grow ...