These vibrant insects are relentless hunters, dining on various pests, including aphids, spider mites, scales, midges, ...

Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

Insects, birds and small rodents all pose a threat to vegetable plants, at different stages of their lifecycle. Gardeners have several methods at their disposal to deter pests from their plants ...

If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging ...

University of Zurich. (2014, March 31). Plants use different scents to attract or repel insects. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2014 / 03 ...

The exact mechanism behind this varies according to the different plant combinations. ... Repelling pests and weeds. Some plants can act as a repellent for both pests and weeds.

While plants often have mutually beneficial relationships with insects, a tuber in Fiji grows separate compartments for ...

Master gardener Sally Scalera shares the dirt on which fragrant plants are native, important because they attract and support ...