Diatomaceous earth: The sharp surfaces cut through the insect cuticle and the insect dies of dehydration. Diatomaceous earth kills slugs, snails and ants, but should be applied only to problem areas ...

“Water regularly in spring and early summer, but reduce this once you see the foliage turning yellow – this is a sign that the bulbs are reaching maturity. Weed between the plants to reduce the ...

With shiny green foliage and attractive berries, lingonberries are useful ground cover plants that will thrive in part-shade ...

The nights may be drawing in but there’s still time to plant some glorious winter flowers and foliage to brighten up your patio and window boxes in the cooler months. “Container displays are a ...

Hot, dry weather across large parts of Eastern Australia heading deeper into November is starting to impact supply and demand ...

Immediately wrap the cut ends in moist toweling or a cup of water. Remove all leaves from the bottom half of the cuttings.

When fallen leaves make their way into our water systems, they release the nitrate phosphorous, which is harmful to plants ...

If an herb is a perennial in your particular growing zone, then it won’t need much in terms of winter protection, according ...

They say the lithium mine will drive an endangered desert wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten ...

As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter.

Raymond Ulliac, who lives six kilometres west of Plamondon, has been planting sunflowers for many years and says this is one ...

Forest bathing is based on scientific evidence that time spent in nature is good for you. The term emerged in the 1980s from ...