The marigold (Tagetes) is a prized plant that is highly regarded by gardeners. Not only do they come in a variety of sizes and bright colors, but they are well-known for their ability to repel a wide ...

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Gardeners sometimes tout cinnamon as a repellent for pests and a remedy for plant diseases. Is this common household spice really an effective tool in the garden, or is this just influencer hokum? We ...

"Although synthetic chemical-based pesticides have become common, you don't need to follow that trend." Gardener reveals ...

Are mosquitoes running you off your porch in the evenings? If so, you are not alone. My social media feed is full of people asking for advice on how to get rid of these pests, especially now that four ...

As temperatures drop, ladybugs and their look-alike cousins, Asian lady beetles, begin searching for warm places to spend the winter — often inside our homes. While traditional ladybugs are beneficial ...

Discover how to protect bees while also keeping your home and garden safe with our tips for natural bee repellents. Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such ...

Growing houseplants can be very rewarding, but there are some common problems that can occur. Dealing with insect pests can be annoying and messy since they can also damage your plants. There's a wide ...

GARDEN MYTHS AND FOLKLORE, both wisdom and wackiness, are as alive today as they were when our elders tended their plots. In today’s network of instant information, curious if not questionable ...

“What is eating my plants?” is a question that thousands of gardeners ask yearly. Unfortunately, realizing that your plants have become someone’s meal is the easy part. Discovering who the culprit is ...