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There's one plant in particular that will help stop flies invading your home - and what's more, it makes your room smell ...
Basil, lavender and rosemary are wonderful herbs that not only taste great but also will keep the flies away. Basil ...
When the temperatures soar during summer, keeping your home comfortable becomes a top priority. Many of us instinctively turn to air conditioning or fans to cool down, but what if I told you that you ...
Companion planting is an effective and natural method to enhance the flavour of your vegetables and herbs while also ...
Plants serve many purposes, like attracting pollinators, but this list of beautiful species has a very important job -- ...
Apple cider vinegar serves as a versatile, natural solution for gardens. Its acidity deters pests, balances soil pH, and ...
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Plants to keep your home cool
Plants are multi-talents – they’re a food source, an air filter, an insect repellent, home pharmacy, and they can help to cool down your house! Two Ugandan scientists are on a mission to transform ...
Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and ...
Have you found a dryer sheet in your mailbox? It might have been put there by your letter carrier; here's why.
Horseflies, often large and agile in flight, are notorious pests of horses and other mammals. Here's how to tell if you've ...
Pneumonic plague, a highly contagious and often fatal lung infection caused by Yersinia pestis, recently caused a death in ...
Plant herbs and flowers like dill, thyme, nasturtiums, and marigolds near your cabbage. "Bug-repelling plants can deter ...