Extracted from the Nepeta cataria plant, catnip oil is gaining popularity as a natural insect repellent. This article ...

Your garden can be a natural pest control system with a few plants. This one, in particular, will also give your garden an ...

Many of these pests can be washed off of your plants with a strong spray of water before you bring them in ... Systemic ...

Spider mites may be small, but they can cause big problems for indoor houseplants. These resilient pests can reproduce ...

If your outdoor lighting is looking dim and the panels are ultra-grungy, you can bring back their power with a simple clean.

As I mentioned in my last column about hibiscus, many pests can feed on hibiscus making this a very high maintenance choice ...

Snails and slugs dislike sand, lime, and ashes, so the next time you have a wood braai, apply ash to the base of plants under threat.

The licorice-like scent of petunias is enough to turn off many an insect including aphids, hornworms and squash bugs. The ...

Whether you're spending summer at home or in warmer climes, insect repellent is important for preventing bites and stings and the associated diseases transmitted by biting bugs. We've tested popular ...

Insects and mites can rapidly develop into high populations on indoor plants. Many are very small and go unnoticed until a ...

If your indoor plants seem to be struggling or aren’t blooming, try a mixture of 1 cap of white vinegar and a few ounces of ...