Insects’ aversion to worm castings is demonstrated when they are spread over ant nests, causing the ants to remove themselves ...

However, as our plants wake up so does one common garden pest. Blossoming flowers and fruitful vegetable patches can see the return of some unwelcome visitors - aphids. The small sap-sucking ...

Your plants always need attention. We dropped in to see Trevor Kashuba at Corky's Garden Path to help tackle some of the common problems that can plague your houseplants. Spider mites often invade ...

Gardeners are being told to plant one flower that is “better than bug spray” at keeping pests away. Expert Benedict Vanheems says if he had to plant one flower, it would have to be easy to ...

With global warming at the top of the news agenda, most of the garden trends identified this year are dictated by our increasing concerns for the environment. A more relaxed garden aesthetic is ...

The Varroa destructor mite may be tiny — only a millimetre or two long — but it poses a massive threat to honey bees, beekeepers and honey producers, and agricultural sectors that largely rely ...

When Jo Thompson trained as a garden designer at the turn of the millennium it was peak minimalist garden, with its expansive and pristine hard landscaping, monocultures and dark reflective pools.

Monika Stuczen, senior research scientist at Dyson, breaks down the most common cause of dust and dust-related allergies: The pesky dust mite ... for your home and garden, plus recipes and ...