Neem oil is a gentle, effective way to keep bugs off your plants. It works against aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies, and ...

Your mosquito-repelling plants aren't working. It's likely because you've yet to pair them with methods to make the most of ...

Herbs and essential oils are often touted as spider deterrents, but science tells a more nuanced story about which methods ...

Ants living in the soil of your plants are a problem that most people have experienced; however, these creatures do more than ...

Marigolds offer many benefits in the garden. They help repel pests while attracting beneficial insects, and they can even ...

Although chemical agents are powerful deterrents to many forms of insect life, sometimes folks just aren't comfortable using them in their kitchen and garden. When looking for an eco-friendly or ...

Hand holding tomato on vine with insect damage - cat on route/Shutterstock Tomatoes are a satisfying garden crop, and most gardeners enjoy growing them either in vegetable beds or in containers.

Abstract: Indoor plants are known to benefit their owners in a variety of ways. Plants can serve useful functions within the home, such as herbs for cooking or various plants for insect repelling, or ...

Though I aged out of Girl Scouts decades ago, the Girl Scout within me remains ever present. Way back in 1984, during my initial foray into the Scouting world, my 8-year-old self took to heart the ...