Some plants do more than just look good—they help keep annoying pests away. With natural compounds that deter insects, these plants offer a chemical-free way to protect your home and garden. Here are ...

Plants fall prey to rats, slugs and all sorts of pests looking for something to eat Lending a helping hand are the experts at Haon Garden Rooms ... it will help deter rodents and insects from ...

Sam penned: "Plant mint around the perimeter of the garden or near vulnerable plants to repel rats with its strong ... crops to fend off rats and other pests from nibbling away.

This means that your garden is a veritable smorgasbord of plants, leaves and flowers for these pesky pests to munch on in their search for food. Rarely seen helping themselves to your blooms ...

They advise: "While traps and poisons are common solutions, incorporating certain plants into your garden is a natural and eco-friendly method to deter mice ... prevent these pests from munching ...

While they may feast on a plant in one garden, they may ignore the same plant in another. They can feed on a wide range of plants, including thorny ones ... on the far side of the fence will help to ...

When populations peak and food runs short, mice are more likely to become a nuisance in the garden. Shrews, unlike mice, are predators which destroy many insects ... that holly leaves or gorse sprigs ...

Other, demonstrations involved preparing soil mixtures for planting herbal trees using compost, organic pesticides to deter garden pests, and stingless bee honey harvesting.

You don't need to have a green thumb or be a pro chef to reap the benefits of growing herbs in your kitchen or garden ... For example, some plants help improve soil conditions for other plants. Other ...

He adds that marigolds are also a good option because they contain natural pyrethrins which are likely to repel the insects and bugs that moles feed on. That way you're stopping their food source ...