Chrysanthemums are an often-overlooked plant despite being among the most effective insect-repelling flowers due to their ...

A gardener has shared his top tips for getting rid of aphids - and the best part is, you don't need to use any chemicals to ...

Aphids serve as a constant source of frustration for gardeners, but one expert has revealed his three top tips for ridding ...

A few springs ago, I was engaged in my daily ritual of observing the garden, walking around to see what was coming up, ready ...

Slugs, voles, aphids, spider mites, and vine weevils — hardly any garden is permanently free from such pests. However, with ...

Aphids, also known as greenflies, are a gardener's worst nightmare, but there are some easy ways to keep your plants safe and ...

1. Do water deeply at the base of the plant. 2. Do not sprinkle water over the top of your plants. 3. Do mulch around your ...

Extension Office horticulture specialist Amanda Weidner writes about insects that are your allies in the garden.

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If you're growing tomatoes in your garden, set them up for success by adding a few companion plants to the mix. See the best ...

May is here and gardeners have plenty to do. We will be leaving the cold, frosty nights behind us. Soil temperatures are ...

Ants may seem harmless, but when they invade a garden, they disrupt plant health, encourage pest infestations, and even ...