The plant, also known as Plectranthus caninus, is believed to deter rats due to its pungent, acrid scent. Many people report ...

It doesn't matter whether you're new to gardening or an old pro, garden pests are downright annoying. You can pour blood, sweat and, yes, even sometimes tears, not to mention a lot of cash, into a ...

Chili pepper spray acts as an excellent deterrent for many garden pests due to its spicy nature. Blend two tablespoons of ...

Pesticides — even organic varieties — are not the safest, healthiest or most effective natural pest control options. The addition of certain plants from the list below to your garden or farm will ...

Growing a vegetable garden is plenty of work on its own without worrying that your efforts will be ruined by hungry pests. One of the crops where this is the biggest concern is tomatoes, which attract ...

You’ve finally mastered the art of remembering to water your houseplants and making sure they get adequate light. And yet still, they aren’t thriving. You might not be to blame. Pests are common among ...

As any green-fingered hero will tell you, keeping a garden is more than just planting pretty flowers and keeping the grass nice and neat. There are a lot of considerations that come into play such as ...

Q: You often mention spraying oil on plants to control pests. Do you mean oil from a spray can you can get for cooking, or putting cooking oil in a spray bottle, or what? A: Oh my, don't spray either ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...