So, what’s the alternative? The gardening expert recommends a simple, homemade garlic spray as a non-toxic and highly effective way to repel pests. He said: "Garlic is toxic to insects ...

A gardener has shown how you can make your own plant protection from pests using a few items. Gardeners will know the frustration of taking the time and effort to work on their garden and grow new ...

We have all experienced garden pests ruining our plants at some point. Those pesky tiny creatures can inflict significant damage on even the most meticulously managed outdoor spaces. Dealing with ...

Browse this list of plants to find out which common pests and diseases are most likely to affect a species or genus. If you know what is affecting your plant browse the pest and disease index.

Widely known for its attractiveness to cats, catnip also attracts beneficial insects while repelling many pests. This makes ...

If you're not sure what's affecting your plant, browse the plant index to find which pests and diseases are likely to affect which plants.

The other benefit to companion planting onions and root veggies is that they have similar soil and fertilization requirements ...

The many feet of snow on the ground where I live is an indication of just how far I am from starting a vegetable garden this year. However, it’s not too early to start vegetable seeds indoors.

The bee population in the UK is declining quickly, and some species of the insect are even on the endangered list. We turn to ...