As monsoon rains drench the ground and fill the air with humidity, snake sightings tend to rise, particularly in homes located near gardens, farms, or wooded areas. The wet season brings snakes out of ...

Basil, lavender and rosemary are wonderful herbs that not only taste great but also will keep the flies away. Basil ...

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You're bound to see DEET when shopping for popular bug repellents, but this common ingredient can harm the plants in your ...

Nobody likes a fly buzzing around their home, much less several finding their way inside. Strategically placing sage plants ...

Lavender contains essential oils such as linalool and camphor, which give it its distinctive floral scent. While it’s ...

NOW that summer has officially arrived and the temperatures have gone up, many homeowners may have noticed more and more ...

Herbs are a versatile plant for the garden. They are both ornamental and edible, and many are used in herbal remedies. They ...

A happy garden has plants that thrive when planted near each other. See the best companion plants for cucumbers to maximize ...

While butterflies are attracted to lavender, the plant repels peskier pests, including flies. Here's how to use it outdoors ...

Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil. These pests can wreak havoc on lawns ...