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 ...

Dust mite eczema occurs when these microscopic mites trigger an itchy rash for those living with eczema (atopic dermatitis). The dust mites survive off of dead skin cells, one of the most common ...

But after using an indoor garden for three years, I’m a convert. It’s really useful as insurance that I’ll always have fresh herbs — it’s like a tiny farmers’ market stand in my ...

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 ...

You can also cut back deciduous ornamental grasses. Once you have tidied up the plants in your border, this is a good opportunity to mulch around them to provide a boost for the growing season ahead.

Face mites, also known as Demodex folliculorum (D. folliculorum) are microscopic tick-like organisms. These demodex mites aren't visible on the face. They live in the hair follicles in your skin, ...