Key Points Companion planting with herbs and flowers like rosemary, basil, and marigolds naturally repels common pests while ...

One of the best ways to do this is to attract ladybugs to your yard. Ladybugs, or lady beetles (Hippodamia convergens) are ...

WE may well be seeing lower slug and snail numbers this summer thanks to colder weather in winter and the recent dry spells.

Are cicadas going to appear in central Ohio this summer? How do you tell which ants are harmful to trees? Which is the best ...

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

Foxes have a strong sense of smell, so they can be easily repelled by scents they dislike. According to the experts at the Gardeners' World, Foxes do not like the smell of both garlic and chilli.

We have a problem with our lone Japanese Maple tree in our front flower bed. We think it has a fungus, and we're not really ...

Yes, lots have been written about ladybugs being a good luck symbol. Richmond County’s Extension Agent understands and says they’re good for the garden. “Just really good on pests, especially aphids, ...

Depending on who you ask, Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is either an excellent turfgrass or a terrible weed. It spreads ...

Bees aren't the only beneficial flying insects. Avoid killing hover flies, which help with pollination and pest control.

It’s that time of year where everything is in bloom and your backyard starts buzzing. As your garden turns colorful, local ...

Putting garlic in some of your plant water can help protect some of your most vulnerable seedlings and plants from some ...