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

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.

Such orchids produce aerial roots and are often grown with minimal soil. They need regular watering and should grow in a ...

Bees are always attracted to the purple flower of the rosemary. Photo / Steven McNicholl Someone mentioned to me the other ...

As the breeze stirs the plant's needle-like foliage, rosemary releases a fragrant aroma that is both soothing to humans and a ...

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

I do not want to spray poison inside my house. What is your trick to removing scale from houseplants? — H.T., Enumclaw A.

Experts have shared that rats are more likely to come into gardens in November to begin their preparations for winter but ...

One PS contributor traveled to Montego Bay, Jamaica for a wellness spa experience. Here, she details what to know and bring ...

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

Insects and mites can rapidly develop into high populations on indoor plants. Many are quite 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 ...