All gardeners have had insect problems at one time or another. Either caterpillars eating away at your prized plants or aphids sucking ...

Cinnamon isn't just a sweet spice to season food with, but it actually contains some very useful properties that make it a ...

Mint is such an easy and useful herb to have in the garden, and while you can plant it in the ground, you really shouldn't ...

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Key Points Plants like marigolds and basil help repel pests but can't do it alone.Pair them with row covers, crop rotation, and beneficial bugs for best results.Their impact depends on pest type, ...

I love Parsley! This biennial cut-and-come-again herb deters insect pests with its scent and attracts beneficial insects with ...

After your herbs flower, the flavor and aroma of the leaves begin to decline; they often turn bitter. If you grow herbs such ...

Still waiting for tomatoes on your tomato plants, or are the ones you have not looking great? This week's column offers some answers.

TikTok user Bloomsandgreensbychloe uses companion planting in her garden to protect and enhance her tomatoes without ...

Adding helpful organisms to your garden is an easy, natural way to fight harmful grubs without using chemicals. Beneficial nematodes and parasitic wasps attack grubs underground, helping protect plant ...

To head off cases of pests doing more serious harm, here are 10 buggy action options: Do your homework to pick naturally ...

A popular crop to grow in Ohio, tomatoes have a lot of things influencing their growth. Here are some tips for your garden.