Q: What can I spray to kill weeds in and around my rose bushes without hurting them?Estelle Cooper, Jefferson A: At a big-box store I recently saw a sprayer that had a conical shield attached to the ...

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A green-fingered couple have shared their smart hack to keep pests away from your plants this spring and keep your garden blooming. The couple, who are travelling around the world and sharing their ...

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Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...

A recent column on how to repel stray cats without harming them generated lots of mail. Readers expressed a need for similar information to keep deer, birds, mice and insects at bay. It’s easy to make ...

Slugs and snails can be a pest for gardeners, but they also play an important role in nature, so getting rid of them can prove difficult. While there are plenty of products on the market that promise ...