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Incorporating a bug hotel into your garden will give ladybirds and other beneficial insects a secure place to nest and rest.
Bug zappers are marketed to reduce the mosquito population, making outdoor spaces more usable during nighttime. If the bugs are attracted to the zapper’s light, they won’t bother you, who is a safe ...
"A short lawn won’t hurt fireflies, but it won’t bring them into your yard either," she says. Related: 12 Alternatives to a ...
Aphids are a common pest that can wreak havoc on your garden, but according to one gardening expert, planting certain flowers ...
Many of the UK’s bird species are in serious decline, largely due to habitat destruction and the collapse of food chains ...
As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's how to deal with them. Do you garden? I do, and every year, I watch my tomatoes and lettuce get ...
THEY may seem cute with their fluffy tails, but don’t let squirrels charming appearance fool you. From digging up freshly ...
Aphids can cause chaos in the garden, but there's a simple and natural way to keep the population in check - and it doesn't ...
Garden roses benefit from companion planting and may even grow bigger and stronger when placed next to other plants.
Lavender contains essential oils such as linalool and camphor, which give it its distinctive floral scent. While it’s ...
An "infestation of thrips" may sound like the title of an episode of Star Trek, but it's no fun for a gardener. Here's how to ...
The majority of insects are considered beneficial or harmless. Of course, those are the ones we want to have hanging around.