Roses pair beautifully with a wide range of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vines. Some rose companions provide contrasting ...

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THE warm weather is well and truly here but unfortunately that means so are the ants. But don’t worry because a simple trick can banish the pests and nourish your garden at the same time.

The pests on your mugwort appear to be aphids. It is not unusual to find pests thriving on plants that have been brought indoors from outside. Also, in contrast to plants grown outdoors, there are no ...

One of the questions I have had over the years is, “Why would you want to mix two different plants in the same row?” When I started gardening back in Overton, I would plant each packet of seeds ...

Spring is the perfect time to kick off your garden and get it ready for a bountiful summer harvest. Here are some tips for ...

For fiery color and low-maintenance gardening, the many calendula varieties available are hard to beat. Commonly known as pot ...

We all welcome the beauty of butterflies, bees and ladybirds – but there are some less well-known and frankly ...

Houseplants sometimes attract unwanted guests like insect pests. We spoke with experts to see if adding some insect-repelling ...

There is a companion plant for hydrangeas that helps them thrive and looks great when placed beside them, experts say.

All gardens should have this herb as its easy to grow and can repel pests as small as aphids and as large as deer.

IF your garden is looking a bit of a mess and you want to ensure it looks fresh for summer, then you’ve come to the right ...