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You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various ...

Slugs can destroy a garden during their breeding season if you do not protect your plants but, luckily, Alan Titchmarsh has ...

Gophers terrorizing your garden? This hot-food hack might sound like an appealing natural method of pest control, but the dangers outweigh the benefits.

Gardeners who have slug pellets in their shed have been issued a legal warning about using them after a law change. They have long been used by gardeners as a means of pest control in the eternal war ...

For colder climates, you should pick varieties that are specifically bred for cold tolerance. Dwarf Blue Curled and Winterbor ...

Pest management is crucial in growing any plant, and medicinal herbs are no exception. Choose organic pest control options such as neem oil or insecticidal soap. These methods will safeguard your ...

Try these easy DIY pest solutions to rid plants of pesky caterpillars and take back control of your garden greens.

This purple perennial isn’t just about pretty blooms or a calming fragrance; it’s a natural pest-repelling powerhouse. The ...